Pachuca vs Pumas Prediction
📢 The regular season of Liga MX has concluded, and now it's playoff time. In one of the knockout clashes for a spot in the playoffs, Pachuca will face UNAM Pumas. This upcoming match promises to be thrilling. The hosts have struggled with consistency lately, suffering 5 losses in their last 10 matches, yet they remain capable of surprising opponents on their home turf. UNAM Pumas are also grappling with form issues, but their attacking potential could be a crucial factor for success. How will this showdown end? Read the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a scoreline of 3-2. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with UNAM Pumas as the home side):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Pachuca and UNAM Pumas:
- 48 matches played;
- wins for the home side - 14, wins for the visitors - 14, draws - 20;
- goals scored - 53 against 51;
- average total in the first half - 0.98, second half - 1.19;
- average total goals per match - 2.17.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Pachuca Team Overview
The team's last official match was against Marathón, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match stats (Pachuca vs Marathón):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Pachuca, known for their inconsistency this season, continue their quest for the perfect game. They currently sit 9th in the table, with a mixed form: just 2 wins from their last 10 matches, alongside three draws and five losses. Their latest outing ended in defeat, delivering another blow to their confidence. The "Tuzos" aim to dominate possession and build attacks down the flanks, but they frequently make defensive errors, conceding an average of 1.4 goals per game.
Match Results: Pachuca
Pumas UNAM Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Liga MX, featuring Cruz Azul as the home team and UNAM Pumas as the visitors. The match concluded with a scoreline of 3-2.
Here are the game statistics (UNAM Pumas vs Cruz Azul):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Mexico City's Pumas showcase a solid attacking style, focusing on swift counterattacks and the individual skills of their forwards. Currently sitting in tenth place in Liga MX after back-to-back wins followed by a recent draw and two prior defeats, they are striving to stabilize their form to secure a playoff spot. The stats reveal that the team frequently both scores and concedes goals, with an average of 1.7 goals scored and conceded, even when playing away from home.
Match Results: Pumas UNAM
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 48;
- Home wins - 14, Away wins - 14, Draws - 20.
Statistics: Pachuca vs UNAM Pumas
- Matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Victories: 6 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 35% vs 29%;
- Losses: 7 vs 6;
- Draws: 4 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
- UNAM Pumas have drawn away in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head clashes against Pachuca (Liga MX).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.1, away team - 1.06;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.17;
- Both teams scored: overall - 25 times; at home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Pachuca vs UNAM Pumas
- Average total in the tournament: 2.47 vs 2.88;
- Average goals scored: 1.24 vs 1.41;
- Average first-half total: 0.71 vs 0.71;
- Average second-half total: 0.53 vs 0.71;
- Pachuca: average home total in the tournament - 0.88;
- UNAM Pumas: average away total in the tournament - 1.56;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.6) vs 1.7 (away - 1.83).
- UNAM Pumas have scored less than 1.5 goals away in their last 9 head-to-head encounters against Pachuca (Liga MX).
Corner Prediction
Pachuca: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.94; at home - 6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; at home - 5.2.
UNAM Pumas: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.47, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; away - 4.5.
- Pachuca have taken more than 5.5 corners in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings against UNAM Pumas (Liga MX).
- Pachuca have taken more than 5.5 corners at home in consecutive head-to-head matches (8 times) against UNAM Pumas (Liga MX).
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.08 (1.54 for home team and 1.54 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at home field - 3.55 (1.63 for home team and 1.92 for away team).
Pachuca: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.71; at home - 2.88;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; at home - 3.
UNAM Pumas: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.94, away - 3.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 3.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 48;
- Both teams scored overall - 25 times;
- At home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Pachuca vs UNAM Pumas
- Total matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 12;
- Pachuca's BTTS at home - 2 (25%);
- UNAM Pumas' BTTS away - 7 (78%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 9;
- Pachuca's BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- UNAM Pumas' BTTS away - 6 (100%).
- UNAM Pumas have both scored and conceded in their last 9 out of 10 matches (Liga MX).
- UNAM Pumas have both scored and conceded in consecutive away matches (8 times).
- UNAM Pumas have both scored and conceded in their last consecutive away matches (7 times) in Liga MX.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
There's a lot at stake in this clash. As a result, we might not see the most dazzling football. Both clubs are likely to play cautiously to avoid mistakes. Therefore, it's possible that neither team will emerge victorious over the 90 minutes, and the total goals might not exceed 3.5. A 1-1 draw is a potential outcome.
Betting Tips: Pachuca - Pumas UNAM
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