Pumas UNAM and Pachuca face each other on Monday 05.18.2026, at 02:00 (UK Time), in a Liga MX 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Pumas UNAM's home ground, the Estadio Olímpico de Universitario.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Universidad Nacional A.C. and Club de Fútbol Pachuca S.A. de C.V., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Pumas UNAM vs Pachuca
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Pumas UNAM Win
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Pumas UNAM preview
Pumas UNAM heads into the match with the following record in the Liga MX: in 38 matches, Club Universidad Nacional A.C. secured 15 victories, 14 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.55 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Pumas's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Pumas UNAM has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 65 goals, of which 65 were scored in the Liga MX, resulting in an average of 1.71 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Guillermo Martínez Ayala, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Adalberto Carrasquilla has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Pumas UNAM has conceded 52 goals in the Liga MX (an average of 1.37 per game) and 52 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.37 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Pachuca preview
Pachuca comes into the game with 39 matches played so far in the Liga MX. They have secured 19 victories, 8 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses.
Club de Fútbol Pachuca S.A. de C.V.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 54 goals during this period. Of that total, 54 were netted in the Liga MX, with an average of 1.38 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
The Gophers's offensive system is led by Robert Kenedy Nunes do Nascimento, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Víctor Alfonso Guzmán Guzmán. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 43 goals in 39 matches, averaging 1.1 per match.
Head to head: Pumas UNAM vs Pachuca
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Pumas UNAM
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L D W W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 39% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.08 | 3.06 | 3.1 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 1.83 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.37 | 1.22 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 67% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 28% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 72% | 65% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.46 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.51 | 1.75 |
Pachuca
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | W L W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 49% | 60% | 37% |
| Goals | 2.49 | 2.4 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.45 | 1.32 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 0.95 | 1.26 |
| Both Teams to Score | 51% | 45% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 30% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 30% | 26% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 50% | 32% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.55 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.07 | 1.45 |
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