Columbus Crew vs Pumas Prediction 11 August 2026
🔊 In this match, Columbus Crew come in with a clear run of high-scoring games, with the team consistently both scoring and conceding. In their last five matches, the club has not only shown attacking potential but has also been far from solid at the back. UNAM Pumas, on the other hand, are often limited in terms of goals: eight of their previous nine games ended with a total of under 3.5. This contrast between the hosts' attacking momentum and the visitors' cautious approach defines the main intrigue of the upcoming match.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have never met on the pitch before.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus Crew - Pumas

Columbus Crew Team Overview
The team's last official match was played on in the Leagues Cup (home side - Columbus Crew, away side - Pachuca). The match ended 2:1.
Match statistics (Columbus Crew vs Pachuca):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 1 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 11.
Columbus Crew stand out for their consistent attacking line: the team has scored and conceded in each of their last five matches, which is reflected in a run of high-scoring games. Over the last ten matches the club have won five times, with an average of 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game. In the short term, Columbus Crew show even higher scoring numbers: at home this season they average 2.5 goals scored and one conceded. Such statistics suggest that the team play boldly going forward but do not always maintain balance in defence. Coming into the match on the back of a winning run, the team carry confident momentum and are ready to use their strength through pressure on the opposition goal.
Match Results: Columbus Crew

Pumas UNAM Team Overview
The away side's last official match took place on in the Leagues Cup (home side - Cincinnati, away side - UNAM Pumas). The match ended 2:0.
The match stats were as follows (UNAM Pumas vs Cincinnati):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
UNAM Pumas come into this match on a run of three defeats in their last five games. During that period the team managed only two wins, which points to inconsistent results. Their average goals scored over ten matches stands at 1.2, while goals conceded stands at 1.6, reflecting difficulties with defensive reliability alongside limited attacking output. Away form this season is even weaker: an average of zero goals scored and two and a half conceded per game, which underlines their vulnerability on the road. In addition, eight of their previous nine matches ended with a total of under 3.5, confirming the visitors' tendency towards a more closed style of play and a minimal number of goals.
Match Results: Pumas UNAM
Prediction for the 1st half
1st half stats: Columbus Crew (home) vs UNAM Pumas (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 2 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (100%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- average total goals scored: 2 vs 1;
- average total goals conceded: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2;
- average 1st half total: 1.9 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9).
- UNAM Pumas concede in the 1st half away in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- UNAM Pumas have conceded in the 1st half in 5 matches in a row (Leagues Cup).
Total Prediction
Trends- Over 2.5 goals has landed in 5 consecutive Columbus Crew matches.
Corners Prediction
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 3; at home - 3;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.4; at home - 3.
UNAM Pumas: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 5.5; away - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; away - 2.33.
- Columbus Crew have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in 9 matches in a row.
- Columbus Crew have taken fewer than 5.5 corners at home in 7 matches in a row.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Stats: Columbus Crew vs UNAM Pumas
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- season matches in which both teams scored (hereinafter - BTTS): 2 vs 0;
- Columbus Crew: BTTS at home - 2 (100%);
- UNAM Pumas: BTTS away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 7 vs 4;
- Columbus Crew: BTTS at home - 4 (67%);
- UNAM Pumas: BTTS away - 2 (33%).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in 5 matches in a row.
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent results statistics (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:0 (6/36, 16.7%), 3:1 (6/36, 16.7%);
- Columbus Crew at home most often finish matches: 2:1, 3:1 (1/2, 50%);
- UNAM Pumas away most often play: 2:0, 3:0 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:0 - 11.41% (odds 8)
1:0 - 10.4% (odds 8.5)
1:1 - 10.01% (odds 7.5)