Santos’ home defence limits opponents to half a goal per game while they still manage to score, and Pumas’ away attack averages above a goal and a half. Their last ten meetings produced an average of 3.4 goals and 80 % of those games went over 2.5 goals. Adding the league’s three‑goal average, the evidence points to a total exceeding 2.5.
Santos Laguna vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas prediction
- Round
- Apertura - 13
- Venue
- Estadio TSM Corona, Torreon
- Referee
- Guillermo Pacheco
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +9 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Santos Laguna arrive on a five‑match winning streak at home, backed by a solid defensive record of just 0.5 goals conceded per game and three clean sheets in twelve matches. Pumas have struggled to keep a clean sheet away, conceding 1.5 goals on average, but they have been capable of scoring 1.7 goals per visit. Recent head‑to‑head meetings favour the home side, with Pumas winning 4‑0 in the latest encounter, yet the overall points tally is identical at 16. Both teams sit mid‑table, making a win important but not decisive for promotion hopes. The combined league average of three goals per game and an 80 % over‑2.5 rate in their previous meetings suggest an open contest with several goals likely.
Key factors
- Santos have won their last five home games and concede only 0.5 goals per match at home
- Pumas have no clean sheets away and concede 1.5 goals on average when playing away
- Head‑to‑head favours Pumas at home, highlighted by a 4‑0 victory in the most recent meeting
- Both sides sit on 16 points, so the match is likely to be decided on attack rather than table pressure
- League average goals per game is three and 80 % of their past meetings have gone over 2.5 goals
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3 goals per game (Santos Laguna at home plus U.N.A.M. - Pumas away).
Key players this season
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
- Juninho8G
- R. Morales4A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | AtlasPromotion - Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 13 | -2 | 21 |
| 7 | MonterreyPromotion - Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 12 | +6 | 20 |
| 8 | Club QueretaroPromotion - Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 12 | +1 | 20 |
| 9 | Santos Laguna | 13 | +3 | 19 |
| 10 | Club Tijuana | 12 | +1 | 17 |
| 11 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 13 | -3 | 16 |
| 12 | Atletico San Luis | 13 | -4 | 16 |
| 13 | Puebla | 13 | -4 | 16 |
| 14 | Tigres UANL | 13 | -4 | 14 |
Head-to-head
- 6
- Santos Laguna
- 1
- Draws
- 3
- U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Santos Laguna have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.3 goals a game, 70% went over 2.5.
- 2026-10-22Santos Laguna2-0U.N.A.M. - Pumas
- 2026-01-31U.N.A.M. - Pumas4-0Santos Laguna
- 2025-07-13Santos Laguna3-0U.N.A.M. - Pumas
- 2025-04-17U.N.A.M. - Pumas2-0Santos Laguna
- 2024-07-14Santos Laguna1-1U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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