Liga MX: Toluca vs. Pumas UNAM Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 16)

A fascinating clash in Liga MX is set for Saturday, as an in-form home side bids to register back-to-back wins. You can find the odds and our Toluca vs. Pumas UNAM picks here.

Toluca have made a reliable start to the new campaign after winning three of their four matches. They bounced back to form following a defeat in their latest outing with a fine win on the road against Juarez.

Meanwhile, it has been a challenging start to the campaign for Pumas UNAM, and they currently sit outside of the top ten after winning just once across their opening four matches.

Toluca vs. Pumas UNAM Overview

Odds

Toluca vs. Pumas UNAM Head-to-Head Record

Draws have been a common outcome when these sides collide, with each of the last two and three of the last four ending in ties. That sequence of draws also ensures that Toluca are unbeaten in their last five matches against Pumas UNAM.

Toluca Team News

The hosts bounced back to form following a disappointing Leagues Cup campaign last weekend. The coach is unlikely to make many changes to the winning team.

Possible Lineup

H. Gonzalez (GK); E. Villar, F. Pereira, A. Briseno, D. Barbosa, J. Dominguez, N. Castro, F. Romero, J. Angulo, R. Morales, Paulinho

Pumas UNAM Team News

Pumas are yet to hit their stride so far this season, and they were held last weekend by Necaxa. However, the visitors have no fresh injury concerns this Saturday.

Possible Lineup

K. Navas (GK); P. Bennevendo, Natan, A. Garcia, R. Duarte, S. Trigos, J. Caicedo, P. Vite, A. Carrasquilla, J. Ruvalcaba, G. Martinez

Toluca vs. Pumas UNAM Picks

Wins have been a rarity for the visitors against this weekend’s rival, and that can’t be overlooked when making Toluca vs. Pumas UNAM picks.

Therefore, the preference is for the in-form hosts recording successive wins in Liga MX to put pressure on the top two.