Prediction for match UNAM Pumas — Pachuca

Match Preview

In Liga MX on May 18, UNAM Pumas will face off against Pachuca. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: a win for UNAM Pumas is priced at 2.23, Pachuca at 2.90, and a draw at 3.56. The probabilities are distributed as follows: UNAM Pumas - 41.75%, draw - 26.15%, Pachuca - 32.10%. The odds for both teams to score are 1.56 for yes and 2.28 for no. The over 2.5 goals market is at 1.70, while under 2.5 is at 2.09. For individual team totals: UNAM Pumas over 1.5 goals is at 2.01, and Pachuca over 1 goal is at 1.57. Double chance options are 1X at 1.37, X2 at 1.60, and 12 at 1.26. Based on these figures, the match promises to be exciting in terms of attacking football, with the goal total and both teams to score markets looking quite appealing.

Recent Matches Overview

In their last three matches, UNAM Pumas have played as follows: on 15.05.2026, Pachuca beat UNAM Pumas 1-0, on 11.05.2026, UNAM Pumas drew 3-3 with Club America, and on 03.05.2026, Club America drew 3-3 with UNAM Pumas. During the same period, Pachuca's results were: on 15.05.2026, Pachuca beat UNAM Pumas 1-0, on 10.05.2026, Pachuca beat Toluca 2-0, and on 04.05.2026, Pachuca beat Toluca 1-0. In the head-to-head on 15.05.2026, Pachuca won 1-0 against UNAM Pumas. Other stats over five matches show: UNAM Pumas had an average possession of 53.4%, with 2.2 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 0.8 offsides per game. Pachuca had 37.8% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 13.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. These numbers highlight the difference in playing style and ball control approach between the teams.

How Many Goals in UNAM Pumas vs Pachuca Match

In their last five games, UNAM Pumas went over 2.5 goals three times and stayed under twice. Pachuca went over 2.5 goals only once out of five, with four games ending under. By halves, UNAM Pumas scored at least two goals in the first half in four out of five matches, and the second half saw over 1.5 goals three times. Pachuca went over 1.5 goals in the first half twice and only once in the second. The average total goals in UNAM Pumas' last five matches is 4.2, while for Pachuca it is 2. UNAM Pumas score an average of 2.4 and concede 1.8, while Pachuca score 1 and concede 1. By intervals: UNAM Pumas most frequently score between 76-90 minutes (36%), and concede between 31-45 minutes (45%). Pachuca most frequently score between 31-45 minutes (57%) and concede in the first 15 minutes (50%). Considering UNAM Pumas' high scoring rate and consistent attacking activity, the bet on both teams to score at 1.56 seems justified. The team regularly creates chances and scores, while Pachuca can capitalize on their opportunities, especially in the first half. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, increasing the likelihood of an exchange of goals.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

On average over five matches, UNAM Pumas earn 2.8 corners, while Pachuca earn 5. In the last five encounters, the total corners over 9.5 occurred three times for both teams. Looking at the odds, the total corners over 9.5 is priced at 1.74, under 9.5 at 1.95. UNAM Pumas are favored in the corner outcome market with odds of 1.64. Together, the teams average 7.8 corners per game, but the frequency of the over 9.5 total suggests that a bet on the over for corners could be interesting given the attacking style of both sides. It's also worth noting that Pachuca tends to earn more set pieces, which could impact the overall number of corners in the match.