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CF Pachuca vs Pumas UNAM: Clausura Semi-final Showdown
CF Pachuca host U.N.A.M. - Pumas in a Liga MX Clausura semi-final first leg. While Pachuca boast a solid home record, Pumas arrive with a potent attack and an impressive unbeaten run, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring tactical battle.
This semi-final first leg promises an intriguing tactical clash. Pachuca will likely look to leverage their home advantage and a more structured build-up, aiming to control possession in midfield. Pumas, on the other hand, have shown a dangerous transition game and a potent attack, particularly in recent weeks, and will be looking to exploit any space left by Pachuca's defence. The visitors' recent tendency to concede multiple goals in games, contrasted with their attacking output, suggests an open contest where both sides will look to impose themselves.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Pachuca have won over 57% of their home games this season, averaging 1.5 goals.
- • Pumas UNAM are unbeaten in their last three matches and have scored an average of 2.7 goals in that period.
- • The odds favour Pachuca slightly, but Pumas' recent attacking surge and draw-heavy record make them a dangerous opponent.
AI Prediction
Pachuca's home strength meets Pumas' formidable recent scoring form and road prowess. The odds suggest a tight affair, but the underlying stats, particularly Pumas' recent goal glut and Pachuca's ability to score at home, point towards an open game with both teams finding the net. A draw feels like the most likely outcome given Pumas' high number of stalemates this season and the semi-final pressure.
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Team recent
CF Pachuca Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Toluca | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Toluca | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Club Tijuana | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Monterrey | 3 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Santos Laguna | 4 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Cruz Azul | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Toluca | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Atletico San Luis | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Puebla | 2 - 1 |
CF Pachuca have put together a respectable season, securing over 47% of their points overall and demonstrating strength at home with nearly 58% of their wins coming on their own turf. They average a shade over 1.5 goals at home but concede around one goal per game. Recent form shows a mixed bag, with two wins and a loss in their last three, though their last outing was a commanding 2-0 home victory where they dominated possession and shots.
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Club America | 3 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Club America | 3 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Pachuca | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | FC Juarez | 4 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Atletico San Luis | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Mazatlán | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Club America | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Cruz Azul | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Necaxa | 1 - 0 |
U.N.A.M. - Pumas have been the draw specialists this season, with nearly 38% of their matches ending all-square. However, they've been effective on the road, winning 42% of their away games and scoring an average of 1.7 goals, though their defence lets in 1.5. Their recent form is eye-catching, remaining unbeaten in their last three outings with two wins and two draws, and they've been scoring heavily, averaging 2.7 goals per game in that span. Their last match was a 3-3 draw, indicating a willingness to attack but also potential defensive vulnerabilities.
Odds
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