Liga MX: Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 24)

Both Pumas UNAM and Puebla have struggled for victories in the Mexican top-flight this season, and the pressure will be on both sides to show fight this Sunday. You can find the Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla picks for this fascinating clash here.

Pumas UNAM will have the added advantage of playing at home, but they come into this round after winning just one of their opening five matches this term. But, it could be worth noting that they have avoided defeat in their last three.

Puebla sit second-bottom in the current Liga MX standings, having suffered defeats in four of their five matches. Furthermore, they have lost each of their last two in the competition.

Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla Overview

Odds

Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla Head-to-Head Record

Pumas have dominated the recent encounters between these Mexican sides, winning each of the last four. Across that period, they have conceded just one goal, and have won to nil on three occasions.

Pumas UNAM Team News

Efrain Juarez is likely to make a couple of changes to the team that was held to a draw last weekend. Ulises Rivas and Pablo Monroy are both pushing for starting places.

Possible Lineup

K. Navas (GK); P. Bennevendo, A. Garcia, Natan, R. Duarte, P. Monroy, S. Trigos, P. Vite, U. Rivas, R. Castro, G. Martinez

Puebla Team News

Pablo Guede’s Puebla arguably produced their best display of the season in midweek, despite losing against the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup. Minimal changes are likely this Sunday.

Possible Lineup

J. Gonzalez (GK); J. Fedorco, E. Orona, L. Rey, N. Diaz, A. Gamarra, A. Organista, J. Rivas, F. Ochoa, E. Gomez, R. Marin

Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla Picks

Puebla may be fatigued this weekend after being pushed by the Sounders in midweek. That will play to the advantage of the home team on Sunday, who also boast an excellent head-to-head record against their opponents. Therefore, the preference when making Pumas UNAM vs. Puebla picks is for the home win.