Mazatlán vs Pumas Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2025

Liga MX Betting Preview: Mazatlán vs Pumas

Mazatlán host Pumas in this Liga MX fixture at Estadio El Encanto, with kick-off set for 23:00 on Friday 12 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Mazatlán to Cause Pumas Problems

Mazatlán look capable of beating Pumas and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -108 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

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1-0 Win for Pumas in Last Head-to-Head

Mazatlán were defeated on the road in their last game. Juárez won 1-0 at Estadio Benito Juarez. Victor Vucetich's men had 49% possession and managed one shot on target.

Pumas UNAM won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Atlas at Olimpico Universitario. The Mexico City team racked up six shots on goal and enjoyed 69% possession, with Aaron Ramsey scoring the winner in the final few minutes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been three victories on the bounce for Pumas when playing Mazatlán. Their last encounter took place at Olimpico Universitario and Pumas secured a 1-0 home win. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured five Pumas wins and five draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Pumas	7	2	3	2	7	8	-1	7:8	9
12	Mazatlán	7	1	3	3	8	10	-2	8:10	6

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.5 attempts and 2.1 shots on goal. Mazatlán have had 43.4% possession and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.8 goals from 11.3 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal, while earning 6.1 corners.

Nicolas Benedetti is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Facundo Almada, Fabio Gomes, Jose Esquivel and Omar Moreno each have 1. Lucas Merolla, Nicolas Benedetti and Dudu Teodora are the leading assists makers with 1.

Pumas UNAM have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.5 shots on goal, 7.0 attempts and 1.1 goals. Efrain Juarez's team average 50.0% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 8.9 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Jorge Ruvalcaba and Guillermo Martinez have scored 3 goals, followed by Aaron Ramsey with 1. Adalberto Carrasquilla has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Mazatlán predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ricardo Daniel Gutiérrez (GK), Bryan Colula, Facundo Almada, Lucas Merolla, Ángel Leyva, Sebastian Fierro, Jordan Sierra, Nicolás Benedetti, Edgar Yoel Bárcenas, Dudu Teodora, Fábio Gomes.

Pumas predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Keylor Navas (GK), Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Ruben Duarte, Alvaro Angulo, Adalberto Carrasquilla, José Caicedo, Alan Medina, Pedro Vite, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Guillermo Martinez Ayala.

Mazatlán vs Pumas Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Mazatlán vs Pumas with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Mazatlán can avoid defeat in this Liga MX clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -108. There are several reasons to back this selection.

We’re always focused on the Liga MX form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Mazatlán vs Pumas league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mazatlán in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mazatlán in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mazatlán in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pumas in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pumas in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

Mazatlán +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mazatlán 1 - 0 Pumas

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jorge Ruvalcaba Over 0.5 Shots On Target -122

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas) can be backed at -122 to finish with one or more shots on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Jorge Ruvalcaba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-128

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Nicolás Benedetti to Score +500

Nicolás Benedetti (Mazatlán) has racked up five goals in his past nine Liga MX home matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +500 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Nicolás Benedetti Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-278

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -128

There has been four straight Pumas away matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while six of the past ten Mazatlán home games have also had this outcome. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back the teams to go under the Total Corners line at a price of -128.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mazatlán

Total

10.30 4.20 6.10

Home

10.60 5.40 5.20

Away

10.20 4.10 6.10

Pumas

Total

7.30 3.60 3.70

Home

9.30 5.20 4.10

Away

7.70 3.50 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-127

Mazatlán Corners

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-152

Pumas Corners

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+135

X

+600

2

-122

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Mazatlán vs Pumas Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Pumas Victory

Pumas UNAM are the shortest price to win this Liga MX clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 47% probability due to their +114 betting odds. Mazatlán are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +240.

If you fancy Pumas but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -185. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Mazatlán at +135 on the Draw No Bet market.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

+240

X

+220

2

+114

Half-Time Result

1

+290

X

+105

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-167

12

-345

X2

-385

Draw No Bet

1

+135

2

-185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-108

2 Hcp -0.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-120

Guillermo Martinez is the First Goalscorer Favourite

You will find favourite Guillermo Martinez at +370 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +155 that he finds the net any time.

Guillermo Martinez (Pumas)

First

+155

Anytime

+370

Fábio Netto (Mazatlán)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Omar Moreno (Mazatlán)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Aaron Ramsey (Pumas)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Piero Quispe (Pumas)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Yoel Bárcenas (Mazatlán)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Nicolás Benedetti (Mazatlán)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Mauro Laínez (Mazatlán)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Jesus Hernandez (Mazatlán)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Jordan Sierra Flores (Mazatlán)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Bryan Colula (Mazatlán)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Jair Díaz (Mazatlán)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Santiago Trigos (Pumas)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Roberto Meraz (Mazatlán)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Alan Torres (Mazatlán)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Facundo Almada (Mazatlán)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Pablo Bennevendo (Pumas)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Nathanael Ananias da Silva (Pumas)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jose Luis Caicedo (Pumas)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Guillermo Martinez (Pumas)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+143

Fábio Netto (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-128

Omar Moreno (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-213

Aaron Ramsey (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Piero Quispe (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Yoel Bárcenas (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Nicolás Benedetti (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-278

Jesus Hernandez (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Mauro Laínez (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Jordan Sierra Flores (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Santiago Trigos (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Jair Díaz (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Bryan Colula (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1111

Facundo Almada (Mazatlán)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1667

Pablo Bennevendo (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1667

Nathanael Ananias da Silva (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1667

Pumas Have Won Past Three H2H Estadio El Encanto Meetings Against Mazatlán

Mazatlán are unbeaten in the last three games at Estadio El Encanto. Victor Vucetich's side have recorded five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Pumas have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Pumas beat Mazatlán 1-0 when they last met at Estadio El Encanto. The past 5 H2H meetings at Estadio El Encanto have included three Pumas wins along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mazatlán Home Stats		3-5-2	2.80	1.40	1.40	5	5	8	2
Pumas Away Stats		3-2-5	3.20	1.40	1.80	6	4	7	3

• 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

Mazatlán vs Pumas Lineups & Team News

The Mazatlán vs Pumas team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Liga MX along with the latest injury news.

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