Unam Pumas vs Pachuca Predictions & Tips

After finishing some 4 points short of the play-offs in the opening phase of Liga MX action, UNAM Pumas are hoping for more success over this closing phase. On paper, the side certainly have the quality to push for a top 8 finish and they’ll be looking to kick the Clausura off with a good result on Sunday.

Over the opening phase of the season, UNAM Pumas showed they carried ability going forwards but were also held back by a worrying lack of defensive stability. Indeed, with their tendency to both score and leak goals, they were one of the more exciting teams to watch, with both teams notching in 8 of their last 11 outings; a sequence that seems likely to continue this weekend with Pachuca in town.

Pachuca hoping for a strong start

Meanwhile, Pachuca will also be desperate for improvement in the Clausura, having also missed out on a play-off spot in the Apertura. The side came into the campaign hoping to compete once again at the top end of Liga MX but ended up finishing 2 points and 1 place shy of the top 8 spots.

Just like UNAM Pumas, Pachuca are strong going forward but have clear and obvious defensive frailties. Indeed, over their 18 opening phase games, they scored a big average of 1.77 goals a game but also conceded a concerning 1.44; more than demonstrating that they are an outfit that only excels at one end of the pitch.

Action at both ends expected

Ultimately, everything looks in place for this to be an open and exciting game. Man for man, there’s not a huge difference between the two on paper, both play in very open styles and will be hungry for 3 points and also have big defensive issues heading into the clash.

All things considered, backing the Both Teams to Score line looks by far the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned in this one and is something we’re more than happy to do. Both teams have scored in 8 of UNAM Pumas’ last 11 games and with 5 of said fixtures having ended 1-1; that’s a scoreline we fancy this clash to finish with too.