Pumas vs Pachuca Prediction
❓ Mexican football fans, the second round of Liga MX is underway! This weekend's schedule features UNAM Pumas hosting Pachuca. The teams have kicked off the season in contrasting fashion. Pachuca started with a commanding victory, while UNAM Pumas suffered a heavy defeat. Who will come out on top in their head-to-head clash? Check out our editorial's prediction!
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place in February this year and ended with a 2-1 victory for Pachuca. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Pachuca were the home side):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 14 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between UNAM Pumas and Pachuca:
- A total of 47 matches played;
- Home team victories: 14, away team wins: 13, draws: 20;
- Goals scored: 49 for Pumas, 50 for Pachuca;
- Average goals in the first half: 0.91, in the second half: 1.19;
- Average total goals per match: 2.11.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Pumas UNAM Team Overview
UNAM Pumas faced Santos Laguna in the opening round of Liga MX and suffered a 3-0 defeat.
Here are the match statistics (UNAM Pumas vs Santos Laguna):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 17 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
UNAM Pumas are currently sitting at 17th in the Liga MX standings. Without a doubt, the "Pumas" are eager to turn their fortunes around after a dismal start. It's worth noting that bookmakers aren't placing much faith in the hosts. They're pegged as the underdogs, which makes sense given that the defense of the Mexico City club has been far from impressive.
Match Results: Pumas UNAM
Pachuca Team Overview
Pachuca faced Monterrey in the opening round of Liga MX and secured a 3-0 victory.
Here's the match stats (Pachuca vs Monterrey):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Pachuca head into this match fresh off a victory against a major rival in their previous game, currently sitting third in the league. Naturally, they aim to maintain their strong start. The odds are in their favor, as the club from Pachuca de Soto showcases a solid balance between offense and defense.
Match Results: Pachuca
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 47;
- Home wins - 14, Away wins - 13, Draws - 20.
Statistics: UNAM Pumas vs Pachuca
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 0 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by home team - 1.04, away team - 1.06;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.11;
- Both teams scored: overall - 24 times; at the home team's ground - 10 times.
- Total goals under 2.5 hit in 7 of UNAM Pumas' last 8 home matches (Liga MX).
Corner Prediction
UNAM Pumas: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.5; at home - 6.
Pachuca: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.9; away - 5.83.
- Pachuca delivers more than 4.5 corners away in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters (Liga MX).
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.32 (1.66 for home team and 1.66 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.87 (1.39 for home team and 1.48 for away team).
UNAM Pumas: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; at home - 1.33.
Pachuca: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; away - 1.83.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 47;
- Both teams scored overall - 24 times;
- At the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: UNAM Pumas vs Pachuca
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 0;
- BTTS for UNAM Pumas at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Pachuca away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS for UNAM Pumas at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS for Pachuca away - 4 (67%).
- Pachuca scores and concedes away in 7 of their last 8 matches (Liga MX).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Both teams will be aiming for victory. UNAM Pumas always play with an open style and typically score more than a goal in head-to-head clashes with Pachuca. Meanwhile, "Mexico's Team" boasts one of the best attacks in Liga MX. Therefore, we anticipate chances at both ends of the pitch. Betting on both teams to score seems like an attractive option in this context.
Betting Tips: Pumas UNAM - Pachuca
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