2024 Leagues Cup: Seattle Sounders vs. Pumas UNAM Odds, Prediction & Picks

Monday night at Lumen Field the Seattle Sounders will host Pumas UNAM in a round-of-16 affair in the Leagues Cup. Rolling into this clash, both sides have secured three wins in their last five showings. There is a bit of history between these two opponents, as they have clashed in the CONCACAF Champions Cup on two occasions. In both instances, Pumas failed to achieve a maximum result collecting one out of a possible six points. 

The Seattle Sounders are coming off a dominant home performance in their fortress against the LA Galaxy. The Sounders were off and running coming out to a 3-0 lead before halftime which was enough to advance in the tournament. The 3-1 win saw three different Sounders hit the scoresheet.

Meanwhile, Pumas UNAM controlled most of the match in their 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. Inside the 90 minutes, there was a clear distinction between the quality of each side, and the Liga MX side exhibited it with their suffocating play. They held Vancouver to low-danger scoring chances and only limited the home side to nine shots towards the target.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Seattle Sounders vs. Pumas UNAM.

Seattle Sounders vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Odds for Monday, August 12

The odds indicated by the books in this skirmish lean towards goals hitting the back of the net. The over 2.5 goals are favoured and listed at -134 while the under is priced at +105.

Seattle Sounders vs. Pumas UNAM Odds

The following odds are taken from bet365 Sportsbook. Head over to bet365 to place your bets and claim a bonus using our promo code WSN365: $1,000 Safety Net Bet OR $150 in Bonus Bets.

Seattle Sounders vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Prediction

Seattle Sounders Preview

Anchoring the backline helping his side to success was Yeimar Gomez. The 32-year-old center-back appeared in all 90 minutes, scoring the game's first goal bagging a marker in the fourth minute. The Colombian was a rock as he finished the match with the most successful tackles made with three and finished with eight clearances.

Providing an assist once again for the Sounders was the reliable Albert Rusnak. The 30-year-old finally got on the stat sheet after three Leagues Cup matches. In MLS play through 23 appearances, the midfielder has amassed nine assists which is currently the fourth highest amount in the league. Against the Galaxy, Rusnak finished with the most chances created in the game with six.

Bet $5, Get $150 at bet365 with Promo Code WSN365

Pumas UNAM Preview

Shining between the sticks, goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez seized the moment when he was called upon against Vancouver. The Veteran keeper made five stops earning his first clean sheet in Leagues Cup play. During the opening four matches of the 2024 Liga MX Apertura season, the Mexican international has only conceded three games and has amassed 10 saves.

A promising prospect for the Mexican national team, Cesar Huerta had a phenomenal outing against the Whitecaps. The 23-year-old opened the scoring, bagging his first goal in the mid-summer tournament at the 35th-minute mark. In 85 minutes of action, Huerta tallied three shots, with two hitting the target. Dawning the Gold and Blue kit in 73 appearances, he has found the back of the 17 times.

Enjoy a $1,000 First Bet Safety Net at bet365 – Code WSN365

Seattle Sounders vs. Pumas UNAM - My Pick

This round of 16 event features some firepower upfront, but equally, both clubs can play rigid defence. In MLS play in 2024, the Sounders are allowing an average of 0.85 goals against at home. Besides getting exposed against Necaxa at home and relinquishing three goals, the two other matches at Lumen Field saw Seattle only yield one goal. Pumas are no slouches on the road and are unbeaten in their last eight away fixtures. Pumas have one of the best keepers in the tournament who doesn’t surrender a lot of goals. Now that this tournament is following closer to the championship date, the stakes are higher and think we see both sides limit the risks they would normally take going forward.

• Seattle Sounders vs. Pumas UNAM pick: Under 2.5 goals (+105) at bet365

How to Watch Seattle Sounders vs. Pumas UNAM

• When: Monday, August 12, 10.30 p.m ET

• Where: Lumen Field

• TV: Apple TV, TUDN