UNAM Pumas vs Atlas Prediction: A Chance for Atlas to Make Their Way up in the Standings

Next in the Liga MX fixtures, Pumas UNAM will be up against Atlas at the Estadio Olímpico de Universitario in Mexico City. Pumas is currently 6th on the standings with 7 points and 2 wins. Atlas on the other hand stands 9th with 6 points and a single win in the season uptil now. The last time these two sides played in September 2022, the game ended in a draw (0-0). The teams have not been able to score a win in their last outing and will be aiming for a change. For the upcoming matchup both sides have injured players in their team, making the selection tough for managers. 

Right before their draw in the last game against Club Tijuana (0-0), Pumas secured a comprehensive win (4-1) against Leon. Taking confidence from the previous win, Universidad Nacional will look to keep hitting the paddle hard and win. However, with the unavailability of Arturo Ortiz due to the red card suspension, Club Nacional will have to reinforce its defense with a seasoned center-back. With a goal scoring average of 1.5 goals per game, Club Universidad Nacional is likely to score a goal or two. However, with the home pressure around, Pumas will look to minimize the conceding average that is over 1.3 goals in the last 7 games. Nicolas Freire and Eduardo Salvio will miss out due to various injuries. 

Going in the match against UNAM Pumas, Atlas is coming off three consecutive draws. However, this is the time to convert draws into wins. With the likes of Mauro Manotas, Jonathan Herrera, Edison Flores, and Aldo Rocha missing out due to injuries, Atlas is likely to back its available players to make an impression. With a goal scoring average of 1.8 goals per game, Atlas looks a little settled, however, against PUMAS it will have to demonstrate something out of the ordinary. Atlas has recorded a goal scoring average of just 1.06 goals per game against Pumas, hence, the upcoming match is expected to be a close one and Atlas will have to rely on its attack for scoring early in the peace. 

If we evaluate the recent stats, three of five last games played between the two have ended in a draw with neither side scoring a goal. Moreover, Atlas and Pumas have registered wins in a game each. For the upcoming contest, the goal scoring average and the past recent head to head win suggests that Pumas will be able to win. The match could also end in draw and the final scoreline can be recorded at 1-1. 

• UNAM Pumas to Win for 2.25
• Both Teams to Score- Yes for 1.72
• Correct Score for 1-0 for 8.00