2024 Leagues Cup: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas UNAM Odds, Prediction & Picks

Wednesday evening at BC Place the Vancouver Whitecaps will welcome Pumas UNAM for a round of 32 clash in the 2024 Leagues Cup. Rolling into the midweek clash both sides are relatively healthy. The only noteworthy player to miss action is Vancouver’s attacking player, Ryan Gauld who has nine goals and eight assists this MLS campaign.

The Vancouver Whitecaps made club history Saturday night when they defeated Tijuana, it was their first-ever competitive win against a Liga MX club. The 3-1 victory saw the Cap’s fall behind early but then turned it on in the second half to reel off three straight goals creating a memorable evening.

Meanwhile, Pumas UNAM defeated their Liga MX counterparts to book a spot in the knockout phase. Pumas got by Monterrey in penalties after both sides were deadlocked at a goal a piece in regulation time. It was a match Pumas absorbed all the pressure only maintaining the ball possession for 37 percent and were outshot 17 to six.

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

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Odds for Wednesday, August 7

The books feel this match could feature goals with the odds provided. For this encounter to exceed the 2.5 goal mark, it’s priced at -167. The listed price for this match to feature two or fewer goals, the under 2.5 is inked down at +130.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas UNAM Odds

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Prediction

Vancouver Whitecaps Preview

Most notably having a phenomenal match on Saturday helped lead the Whitecaps to victory was Fafa Picault. The 33-year-old Haitian picked up a goal and an assist in 89 minutes of play. The MLS veteran is having a satisfying first year in Vancouver where he’s made 26 appearances, has found the back of the net on nine occasions and has amassed five assists.

Behind last year’s pace in the stat department, Pedro Vite has finally bagged a goal in 2024. The Ecuadorian beached the keeper in the 83rd minute coming on a second-half substitute, finding the bottom left corner of the net. The central midfielder has played in over 1500 minutes in MLS, obtaining one assist this campaign.

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Pumas UNAM Preview

The MVP for Auriazules in their crucial advancement over Monterrey, was Julio Gonzalez between the sticks. The 33-year-old keeper made seven saves, with four of them occurring inside the box. In the 2024-25 Apertura season, in four showings, he has conceded three goals and has picked up one clean sheet. Gonzalez has repped the blue and gold kit 88 times since joining Pumas in 2020.

Looking to pen his name on the scorers' sheet in the 2024 Leagues Cup is Cesar Huerta. After four games in domestic league action, the 23-year-old has banked two goals to his account. Moving to Pumas in 2022, the left winger has secured 16 goals in 72 matches. Huerta is internationally capped by his home nation, Mexico, making 10 appearances with El Tri bagging one goal.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas UNAM - My Pick

The Vancouver Whitecaps rarely play in dull matches with the open attacking style they have displayed this season. In the Cap’s last 15 matches in all competitions played 12 times the over 2.5 goals have triumphed. Collecting a clean sheet has proven to be difficult in recent times for Vancouver as they have now gone seven straight matches without acquiring a shutout. Five out of the six matches Pumas have played this year, only once they have picked up a clean sheet. As far as hitting the scoreboard, Pumas has successfully scored in every match this season. It’s a bit of a high price to wager on but with these solid backings both clubs are producing, we feel the over 2.5 goals should hit.

• Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas UNAM pick: Over 2.5 goals (-167) at bet365

How to Watch Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas UNAM

• When: Wednesday, August 7, 10.30 p.m. ET

• Where: BC Place

• TV: Apple TV, TUDN