Mexican Liga MX resumes with an exciting matchup as Juarez takes on Pumas UNAM at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez on Wednesday. The two teams have had differing starts to the season, with Juarez struggling to secure a win in their first two games.
Juarez fell to a 3-2 defeat against Toluca at the Estadio Nemesio Díez in their most recent outing, missing out on their first win of the Apertura campaign. This followed a 2-2 draw with Atlas on July 7, where Juarez squandered their lead twice before settling for a point. The team is eager to turn things around and secure a playoff spot, having missed out on both Apertura and Clausura last season.
In contrast, Pumas UNAM played to a 1-1 draw with Santos Laguna in their last match, with goals from Santiago Muñoz and César Huerta. Before that, Gustavo Lema’s squad enjoyed a strong start to the season with a 4-1 victory over Club León at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Pumas are unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions, with two draws and one win since their 2-0 loss to Cruz Azul on May 10.
Juarez vs. Pumas UNAM Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Pumas UNAM has a slight edge in their recent encounters, winning five of the last 13 meetings between the teams.
- Juarez has secured two fewer wins in the same period, with five draws.
- Pumas is unbeaten in their last five away games, with two wins and three draws since a 3-0 defeat to Toluca on March 18.
- Juarez has lost just one of their last six competitive home matches, with two wins and three draws since early March.
Juarez vs. Pumas UNAM Prediction
The last four encounters between Juarez and Pumas have featured a total of 15 goals, suggesting another thrilling match is on the horizon. Despite Pumas heading into the game with better form, we anticipate a closely contested battle where both teams will manage to score.
Prediction: Juarez 2-2 Pumas UNAM
Juarez vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Result – Draw
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes (Both sides have scored in Juarez’s last five games)
- Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners – No (Fewer than 11 corners have been recorded in the last seven meetings between the teams)