Tijuana vs Pumas Prediction 28 February 2026
📣 The upcoming clash between Tijuana and UNAM Pumas promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams sit mid-table, yet they display contrasting forms. Tijuana have failed to secure a win in their last eight league matches, highlighting their inconsistency. Meanwhile, UNAM Pumas impress on the road, consistently finding the back of the net while also conceding in nearly every game. These factors could significantly influence the outcome of the match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 4-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with UNAM Pumas as the home side):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Tijuana and UNAM Pumas:
- 28 matches played;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 10, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 37 to 38;
- average first-half total - 1.18, second-half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.68.
Head-to-head statistics Tijuana - Pumas

Tijuana Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Liga MX tournament (with Tijuana as the home side and Mazatlan as the visitors). The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Tijuana vs Mazatlan):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Tijuana are currently 11th in the Liga MX standings, battling for a playoff spot. The team struggles with scoring efficiency, as reflected in their stats: only nine wins, 11 draws, and seven losses. They haven't secured a victory in their last five matches (three draws and two losses), highlighting their issues with maintaining consistency. Their average goals scored per game stands at 1.52, but this is offset by a high average of goals conceded-1.3 per game.
Match Results: Tijuana

Pumas UNAM Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Liga MX, with UNAM Pumas hosting Monterrey. The match ended with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (UNAM Pumas vs Monterrey):
- possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 10.
UNAM Pumas sit in third place, showcasing more consistent performances compared to their opponents from Tijuana. The team is riding a wave of positivity with three consecutive wins before their most recent match ended in a draw, following a single defeat. Their attacking style keeps their average goals scored at a solid 1.56 per match, while they concede an average of 1.36 goals per game.
Match Results: Pumas UNAM
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 28;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 10, draws - 8.
- Tijuana have drawn in last 4 home games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.32, the guests - 1.36;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.68;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM
- average total in the tournament: 2.81 vs 2.92;
- average total goals scored: 1.52 vs 1.56;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.93 vs 0.68;
- Tijuana: average total at home in the tournament - 1.8;
- Pumas UNAM: average total away in the tournament - 1.62;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.33) vs 1.7 (away - 1.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Tijuana games (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Tijuana home games (Liga MX).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.36 (1.68 for home team and 1.68 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.5 (1.64 for home team and 1.86 for away team).
Tijuana: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.63; at home - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; at home - 2.17.
Pumas UNAM: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.64, away - 3.23;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 28;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
- Pumas UNAM have scored and conceded in 12 of last 13 away games.
- Pumas UNAM have scored and conceded in 10 of last 11 away games (Liga MX).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (25/232, 10.8%);
- Tijuana at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 1:1 (3/15, 20%);
- Pumas UNAM away most often play: 1:1 (3/13, 23.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.16% (odds 6)
1:0 - 8.31% (odds 8)
2:1 - 8.04% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Tijuana typically showcases high attacking intensity on their home turf, consistently finding the back of the net against their opponents. UNAM Pumas boast a formidable attacking line and always aim to engage in open play, creating numerous scoring opportunities. The defensive issues both teams have faced this season further underline the strong likelihood of a high-scoring affair in the upcoming match. A 1-1 draw is a possible outcome.