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Puebla vs Pumas: Relegation Battle Hangs in the Balance
This Liga MX Clausura fixture sees a struggling Puebla host a Pumas side that has found some recent form, though their away record remains a concern. Expect a tense encounter where both teams will be desperate to avoid further slip-ups.
This match is likely to be a cagey affair, dictated by the desperation of both sides. Puebla's home stats suggest they aim for a decent shot volume, but their recent struggles to convert chances, particularly in their last home game where possession dipped significantly, will be a major worry. Pumas, on the other hand, demonstrate a more balanced approach in possession, especially at home, but their away games often see them ceding control. Expect Puebla to try and leverage their home advantage, perhaps with a compact defensive shape, while Pumas will look to exploit any transitional moments, though their recent away defensive record is not inspiring.
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Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Puebla have scored just 0.3 goals per game across their last three matches, a significant drop from their season average.
- • Pumas have an even split of wins, draws, and losses away from home this season.
- • Both teams have conceded over 1.5 goals per game on average across their last three fixtures.
AI Prediction
The odds suggest a very tight contest, with home and away win odds almost identical. Puebla's abysmal recent scoring form, especially at home, clashes with Pumas' resilience in drawing their last three. However, Pumas' away defence is shaky, and Puebla did manage a draw in their last home game while Pumas conceded twice in their last away fixture. Both teams have shown they can concede, making a 'both teams to score' bet appealing, and with Pumas finding the net in their last three and Puebla needing to push at home, an over 2.5 goals outcome is within reach.
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Team recent
Puebla Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Toluca | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Cruz Azul | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Mazatlán | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Atlas | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Leon | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Cruz Azul | 0 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | FC Juarez | 4 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | Club America | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Club Tijuana | 4 - 3 |
Puebla's overall season form paints a grim picture, with a heavy reliance on home form that hasn't been enough to escape the lower reaches of the table. Their home record shows a tendency to both score and concede, averaging 1.3 goals for and 2 against. However, recent performances have been alarming, drawing two and losing one of their last three, with a particularly concerning attacking output of zero goals in their last two home matches. The last outing was a goalless draw at home, which, while stopping the rot of losses, highlighted their inability to find the net.
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Atlas | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Santos Laguna | 4 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Leon | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Club Queretaro | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Pachuca | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Cruz Azul | 3 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Club Tijuana | 4 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Leon | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Atletico San Luis | 0 - 1 |
Pumas present a more balanced, albeit inconsistent, profile. Their season-long performance is characterised by an equal number of wins, draws, and losses, scoring and conceding similar amounts on average. While their home form is solid, their away record is less convincing, with an equal split of wins, draws, and losses, and a slightly higher goals-against tally. Recent form shows them unbeaten in three, with two draws and a win, suggesting a degree of resilience. However, their last match was a 2-2 draw on the road, indicating they can score but also remain susceptible defensively.
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Lineups
Puebla
(4-1-4-1)
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
(4-4-2)