Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla Prediction: Pumas Look to Snap Winless Run

Tuesday evening at Estadio Olimpico Universitario Pumas UNAM will host Puebla in a battle between two sides separated by one point in the Liga MX Apertura table. In their previous 27 head-to-head clashes, Pumas have been victorious on 12 occasions versus Puebla grabbing nine victories while the points have been split in six instances. 

Gustavo Lema’s men have been in poor form of late as last weekend's 2-0 setback against Necaxa, extended the club's winless run to four matches in all competitions. During the club's four-game losing streak, last weekend's result happened to be the second time that Pumas failed to get on the scoresheet after 90 minutes of play. 

Meanwhile, Jose Manuel de la Torre Menchaca troops are coming off a 2-1 win over Queretaro. With the triumph over the weekend, Puebla extended their unbeaten run to three matches. Securing a maximum result bumped Los Camoteros to ninth place in the table with 11 points after eight contests. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla.

Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla Betting Odds for Tuesday, September 17

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With the implied moneyline odds posted by the books, Pumas UNAM have a 65 percent chance of walking away will all three points. In the Asian handicap spread market, the hosts are priced at -108 to win by more than a goal, while the visitors at +1 are also priced at -108.

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Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla Betting Preview

Pumas UNAM Preview

The most recent player to find the back of the net for this Pumas squad is striker Rogelio Gabriel Funes Mori. The 33-year-old scored his first goal in the Apertura campaign two weeks ago against Tigres. The Mexican international has struggled to find his lethal striking abilities since he left Monterrey as he’s only bagged three goals in 23 appearances with Pumas.

Before the Leagues Cup interruption of domestic play, Cesar Huerta was off to a promising start registering two goals in his first four outings. In his last seven showings in all club competitions, he’s hit the scoresheet once. The 23-year-old prized player has netted 16 in 73 all-time displays with Pumas.

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After a sluggish start to the campaign, Santiago Ormeno is finding his groove on the pitch. The 30-year-old scored last weekend making it his second goal in the Apertura. The Peruvian international has amassed five total goals during his on-loan stint with Puebla, which has totalled 20 games so far. 

Between the sticks, Miguel Jimenez has been solid in the net through his four appearances in the 2024 Apertura. The veteran keeper has picked up one clean sheet and has only conceded four goals. The 34-year-old is in the top half of the competition when it comes to the save percentage category as Jimenez is currently stopping 77.8 percent of the shots he’s faced.

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Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla - My Pick

• Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla pick: Pumas UNAM -1 Asian handicap spread (-108) at bet365

The evident struggles have been on full display this last month for Pumas, but this affair should help them snap this winless run and move up the table. Pumas have won their last two matches by more than a goal over Puebla. Four of the last six times this matchup has taken place at Estadio Olimpico Universitario, Pumas defeated Puebla by more than two goals. This is a favorable matchup for the hosts to halt their recent skid and get back to their winning strategy. Puebla has been without the services of their leading goal-getter Lucas Cavallini, and think missing him will hinder their ability to perform successfully on the road and pull off the upset.

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How to Watch Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla

• When: September 17, 11.05 p.m ET

• Where: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes

• TV: FOX Deportes, Univision, UniMas, Telemundo, Universo, TUDN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ and ViX+