América vs Pumas Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: América vs Pumas

América square off against Pumas at Estadio Banorte, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Sunday 3 May.

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Pumas +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -116. They should be able to avoid a loss against América and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

Club América lost when last in action. In a home game at Estadio Banorte, they were turned over 1-0 by Atlas. Andre Jardine's side dominated possession with 71% of the ball and had four shots on target.

Pumas UNAM won their previous game 2-0. This road victory at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo against Pachuca was their fourth on the spin. Pumas enjoyed 67% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Uriel Antuna and Robert Morales found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Pumas won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 1-0 home victory was recorded against América at Olimpico Universitario. The past 10 H2H meetings have resulted in four wins apiece along with two draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Pumas	17	10	6	1	34	17	17	34:17	36
8	América	17	7	4	6	20	17	3	20:17	25

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 11.9 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. Club América have had 59.4% possession and 4.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 9.0 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.6 corners.

Brian Rodriguez is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Alex Zendejas and Patricio Salas each have 2. Alex Zendejas has recorded the most assists with 3.

Pumas UNAM have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, averaging 4.7 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 2.0 goals. Efrain Juarez's team average 53.2% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 11.8 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Robert Morales is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Guillermo Martinez and Juninho both have 4. Uriel Antuna has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

América confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rodolfo Cota (GK), Kevin Alvarez, Sebastian Caceres, Miguel Vazquez, Cristian Borja, Erick Sanchez, Rodrigo Dourado, Alex Zendejas, Alexis Gutierrez, Isaias Violante, Patricio Salas.

Pumas confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Keylor Navas (GK), Rodrigo Lopez, Nathan Silva, Ruben Duarte, Juninho, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Pedro Vite, Jordan Carrillo, Alvaro Angulo, Uriel Antuna, Robert Morales.

América vs Pumas Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into América vs Pumas with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We’re wagering Pumas +0.5 at -116 with a fair degree of confidence. A positive result can be engineered on the Asian Handicap in this Liga MX match, with the numbers backing up this pick.

The latest Liga MX injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key América vs Pumas league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Pumas in 8 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Pumas in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Pumas in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by América in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by América in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by América in 6 of their last 10 games against Pumas.

The top betting apps make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

América 1 - 1 Pumas

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +475 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Uriel Antuna to Score +525

Uriel Antuna (Pumas) has managed two goals in his past five Liga MX games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +525.

Latest Uriel Antuna Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -122

We’ve seen an average 7.70 corners in the past ten América home matches, while the last ten Pumas away games have averaged 8.80. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -122.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

América

Total

8.90 4.30 4.60

Home

7.70 4.10 3.60

Away

8.80 4.60 4.20

Pumas

Total

10.00 3.90 6.10

Home

9.80 4.10 5.70

Away

8.80 2.90 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-119

América Corners

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-120

Pumas Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+700

2

+220

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América vs Pumas Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites have a 52% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Club América chalked up at -108 to land a win in this Liga MX clash. Pumas UNAM are the +265 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, América are -250 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Pumas being priced up at +160 with the same money back guarantee.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get similar odds on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

-108

X

+250

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+118

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-385

X2

-130

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-122

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-105

There is +240 available that Paul Brian Rodríguez finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +600.

Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Patricio Salas (América)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Guillermo Martinez (Pumas)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Álex Zendejas (América)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Robert Morales (Pumas)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (América)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (América)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Jordan Carrillo (Pumas)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Erick Sanchez (América)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Uriel Antuna (Pumas)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Jonathan dos Santos (América)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Rodrigo Lopez (Pumas)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Kevin Alvarez (América)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Miguel Vazquez (América)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Israel Reyes (América)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Sebastián Cáceres (América)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Aaron Mejia (América)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Liga MX matches only
América have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Pumas have not lost on their travels in the past eight matches. Pumas have clocked up six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

The past meeting at Estadio Banorte saw América defeat Pumas 4-1. There have been three draws in the past 7 H2H games at Estadio Banorte along with two wins apiece.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
América Home Stats		4-2-4	2.10	1.00	1.10	3	7	4	6
Pumas Away Stats		6-3-1	3.00	1.80	1.20	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

América vs Pumas Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the América vs Pumas team news before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Liga MX along with up-to-date injury news.

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