Puebla vs América Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Feb 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: Puebla vs América

Puebla take on América at Estadio Cuahutehmoc, with kick-off set for 22:06 on Friday 20 February.

There’s a strong case for siding with underdogs Puebla at +0.75 when they go up against América. At Asian Handicap odds of -122, the stake is split equally between +0.5 and +1 which looks like a value play.

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Club Puebla lost their last game, suffering a 3-2 home defeat to Pumas UNAM at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. Hernan Cristante's men had just 39% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Juan Pablo Vargas and Edgar Guerra each scored one goal.

Club América lost their previous game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Guadalajara at Estadio Akron. Las Águilas had 40% possession and recorded two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

América have beaten Puebla in the last two head-to-head encounters. A 2-1 win when hosting at Estadio de la Ciudad de los Deportes came after a 2-1 away victory at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H games involve eight triumphs for América, one draw and one win for Puebla.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	América	6	2	2	2	3	3	0	3:3	8
13	Puebla	6	1	2	3	4	6	-2	4:6	5

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Club Puebla have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. La Franja have averaged 43.7% possession and 5.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.6 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 6.2 corners.

Emiliano Gomez leads the way with 3 goals, with Edgar Guerra and Luis Gabriel Rey getting 2 apiece. Fernando Monarrez is the top assists maker on 3.

Club América have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. Andre Jardine's side have averaged 48.8% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 3.1 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 5.5 attempts.

Alex Zendejas has scored 2 goals, followed by Brian Rodriguez, Victor Davila, Jose Zuniga and Allan Saint-Maximin on 1. Jonathan dos Santos is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Puebla predicted lineup (4-1-2-3): Ricardo Daniel Gutiérrez (GK), Iker Moreno, Eduardo Navarro, Juan Pablo Vargas, Nicolás Díaz, Luis Gabriel Rey, Kevin Velasco, Carlos Baltazar, Edgar Guerra, Esteban Lozano, Emiliano Gómez.

América predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Luis Malagón (GK), Kevin Alvarez, Israel Reyes Romero, Sebastián Cáceres, Cristian Borja, Isaías Violante, Jonathan dos Santos, Alexis Gutiérrez, Raphael Veiga, Brian Rodríguez, Henry Martín.

Puebla vs América Prediction & Betting Tips

The Puebla vs América betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Puebla can perform well in this Liga MX game and we’re backing the home team at -122 on the Asian Handicap. We think that they will prove competitive and +0.75 is a value bet.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Liga MX form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Puebla vs América league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Puebla in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by América in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by América in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by América in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Puebla Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -122 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Puebla 1 - 1 América

There are attractive odds of +480 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Edgar Andres Guerra to Score +650

Edgar Andres Guerra (Puebla) has netted two goals in his past five Liga MX games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +650.

Latest Edgar Andres Guerra Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1500

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -139

It has now been eight straight América matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at -139.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Puebla

Total

11.30 5.10 6.20

Home

9.60 4.10 5.50

Away

10.80 5.90 4.90

América

Total

7.60 4.50 3.10

Home

9.90 6.80 3.10

Away

7.90 5.40 2.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-139

Puebla Corners

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-137

América Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-127

Most Corners

1

+235

X

+650

2

-238

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Puebla vs América 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 58% chance of winning, Club América might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -139 when it comes to this Liga MX encounter. At +380, Club Puebla are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Should you want to back América to lead at the break, then there is +128 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Puebla have been chalked up at +390 and the draw is +114.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

+380

X

+250

2

-139

Half-Time Result

1

+390

X

+114

2

+128

Double Chance

1X

-105

12

-417

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+230

2

-400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-122

2 Hcp -0.75

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-128

You will find favourite Patricio Salas at +575 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +260 that he finds the net any time.

Patricio Salas (América)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Álex Zendejas (América)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (América)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (América)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Erick Sanchez (América)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Ignacio Maestro Puch (Puebla)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Fernando Monárrez (Puebla)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Edgar Andres Guerra (Puebla)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Owen Gonzalez (Puebla)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jonathan dos Santos (América)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Raúl Castillo (Puebla)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Kevin Alvarez (América)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Israel Reyes (América)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Miguel Vazquez (América)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Aaron Mejia (América)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Puebla have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

América haven’t triumphed in seven straight games on the road. Las Águilas have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The previous Estadio Cuahutehmoc encounter involved a 2-1 América win against Puebla. The past 8 H2H meetings at Estadio Cuahutehmoc have included six América wins along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Puebla Home Stats		3-2-5	3.30	1.30	2.00	6	4	5	5
América Away Stats		2-4-4	2.30	1.00	1.30	4	6	4	6

• 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

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Puebla vs América Lineups & Team News

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