01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Pumas UNAM to win51%
- Under 3.5 goals72%
Liga MXEstadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City19°24,3 mm16 km/h
Läs på svenskaMarcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work
Pumas UNAM and León have faced each other four times since 2023, with Pumas unbeaten in this small sample, securing two wins and two draws. However, when looking at their respective performances this season, León holds a slight advantage in both points and expected points. This could suggest that while Pumas has had the upper hand in direct encounters, León's overall form this season might give them an edge.
Digging deeper into the expected goals, León appears slightly stronger with an xG of 1.3 per match compared to Pumas' 1.0. This suggests León could generate more scoring opportunities. Interestingly though, Pumas shows a marginally better xG within 8 seconds of winning the ball, highlighting their quick transition capability. With both teams employing possession-oriented styles, this clash could evolve into a tactical battle for midfield supremacy rather than a goal-fest.
The model indicates a 51% probability for a home win, favoring Pumas UNAM, with the most likely scorelines being 1-1 and 1-0. Given the expected goals of 1.63 for Pumas and 1.04 for León, the match could go either way — leaning slightly towards a low-scoring affair. The over/under is finely balanced at 50%, suggesting no strong skew toward multiple goals despite the rain potentially dampening attacking flair.
For bettors, there is a slight value in backing Pumas at odds of 1.98 with Betsafe, Betsson, or Nordicbet, as the model edge is 1%. While no bet is a guarantee, this represents a small but statistically supported opportunity. Pumas UNAM might just edge this one, making a narrow 1-0 victory a plausible outcome under the wet conditions.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Pumas UNAM | X | 2 · León |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | EV+ 1% 1.98 | 3.40 | 3.55 |
| Betsson | EV+ 1% 1.98 | 3.40 | 3.55 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 1% 1.98 | 3.40 | 3.55 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 8% 2.10 | 3.68 | 3.45 |
Odds updated 10 Sept, 16:06
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards over 2.5 goals since 31 August — the odds have shortened from 1.88 to 1.75 (−7%).
2.01 → 2.10
3.54 → 3.68
3.63 → 3.45
1.88 → 1.75
Pinnacle · 9 recorded price levels · 31/08/2026 → 10/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Liga MX data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Pumas UNAM | León |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 8 | 10 |
| xPoints | 6.9 | 8.8 |
| xG per match | 1 | 1.3 |
| xGA per match | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.19 | 0.17 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.14 | 0.18 |
| Playing style | Pumas UNAM | León |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.3 | 0.32 |
| Field tilt | 0.46 | 0.45 |
| xT per match | 1.1 | 0.81 |
| xTA per match | 0.99 | 1.2 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 24 | 26 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.3 | 0.28 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.26 | 0.22 |
| Entries into the box per match | 12 | 12 |
| Entries into the box against | 12 | 11 |
| Pass completion % | 0.77 | 0.76 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.73 | 0.7 |
| Passes per match | 374 | 331 |
| Passes against per match | 368 | 373 |
| Switches of play per match | 31.8 | 24.9 |
| Long balls per match | 35 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Pumas UNAM | León |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Corners per match | 5 | 4.6 |
| Corners against per match | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| xG per corner | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.61 | 0.71 |
| Other | Pumas UNAM | León |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| The goalkeepers | Keylor Antonio Navas Gamboa (Pumas UNAM) | Oscar Garcia (León) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 15 | 21 |
| Save % | 65% | 78% |
| xG prevented | 37% | 48% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Pumas UNAM a 51% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Pumas UNAM 51%, draw 27%, León 22%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 50% and under at 50%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 52% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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