Pumas vs América Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026
Liga MX Betting Preview: Pumas vs América
Pumas take on América at Olimpico Universitario, with kick-off set for 23:10 on Saturday 21 March.
Pumas +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -119. They should be able to avoid defeat against América, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.
Pumas UNAM had a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was at home to Cruz Azul at Olimpico Universitario. Pumas enjoyed 53% possession and one shot on target, while Juninho and Willer Ditta (own goal) scored one goal apiece.
Club América made it back-to-back Liga MX wins after a 2-0 home success over Mazatlán at Estadio Banorte. Andre Jardine's team racked up twelve shots on goal and boasted 71% possession, while Raphael Veiga and Vinicius Lima were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
América have claimed back-to-back wins over Pumas. A 4-1 home win at Estadio de la Ciudad de los Deportes came after a 2-0 victory away at Olimpico Universitario. América have secured four wins, Pumas boast three wins and there have been three draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.
| Liga MX | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pumas |
11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 7 | América |
11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 13:10 | 17 |
Pumas UNAM have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. Efrain Juarez's side have averaged 48.5% possession and 3.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.1 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 7.0 corners.
Top scorer is Juninho on 5 goals, while Robert Morales and Alvaro Angulo have both racked up 3. Alan Medina has made the most assists with 3.
Club América have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.3 goals from 11.6 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Las Águilas average 59.5% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 7.4 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.
Brian Rodriguez has scored 3, followed by Raphael Veiga, Alex Zendejas and Victor Davila with 2 goals apiece. Brian Rodriguez and Raphael Veiga are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Pumas predicted lineup (4-4-2): Keylor Navas (GK), Rodrigo Lopez, Ruben Duarte, Ángel Azuaje, Alvaro Angulo, Alan Medina, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Pedro Vite, Jordan Carrillo, Juninho, Robert Morales.
América predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rodolfo Cota (GK), Kevin Alvarez, Israel Reyes Romero, Ramón Juárez, Cristian Borja, Erick Sánchez, Vinícius Lima, Alejandro Zendejas, Raphael Veiga, Brian Rodríguez, Patricio Salas.
Pumas vs América Prediction & Betting Tips
The Pumas 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
Pumas +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Liga MX game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -119.
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Key Pumas vs América league stats:
According to the odds, there’s a 54.3% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There’s the option to wager on Pumas to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Jordan Carrillo (Pumas) has racked up two goals in his past five Liga MX games on home soil. It’s worth a play on the +440 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by América in two straight games, while the past four Pumas home matches have seen over 4.5 corners conceded. The América Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -133.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Pumas with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, Over 2.5 along with Jordan Carrillo (Pumas) to find the net at any time.
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Pumas 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.
Some will want to go ahead and back Club América at +123 to win this Liga MX encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 45% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Pumas UNAM are the outsiders at +205 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between América at -172 and Pumas at +114.
The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -147.
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Guillermo Martinez is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +525 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +205.
Pumas have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
América have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
América overcame Pumas 2-0 when the sides last met at Olimpico Universitario. The past 8 H2H meetings at Olimpico Universitario have included three América victories, three draws and two Pumas wins.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pumas Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.90 | 1.80 | 1.10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
América Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
- 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
- Liga MX: 28/09 2025 América 4 Pumas 1
- Liga MX: 23/02 2025 Pumas 0 América 2
- Liga MX: 30/09 2024 América 0 Pumas 1
- Liga MX: 21/04 2024 Pumas 2 América 1
- Liga MX: 01/10 2023 América 1 Pumas 0
- Liga MX: 23/04 2023 América 1 Pumas 1
- Liga MX: 14/08 2022 Pumas 0 América 3
- Liga MX: 27/02 2022 Pumas 0 América 0
- Liga MX: 28/11 2021 América 1 Pumas 3
- Liga MX: 25/11 2021 Pumas 0 América 0
Pumas League Stats
América League Stats
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 59.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Pumas this season are Jorge Ruvalcaba (5), Guillermo Martinez (4), Jose Macias (4)
- Top Assistors for Pumas this season are Adalberto Carrasquilla (4), Jorge Ruvalcaba (3), Alvaro Angulo (2)
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Pumas vs América Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Pumas vs América team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Liga MX lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Pumas Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
América Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Pumas Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
América Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Pumas Lineups
Previous América Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Pumas Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Efrain Juarez
América Player Stats & Squad
Liga MX Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guadalajara | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 22:9 | 27 |
| 2 | Cruz Azul | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 3 | Toluca | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 18:6 | 25 |
| 4 | Pachuca | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14:9 | 21 |
| 5 | Pumas | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 6 | Tigres | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:12 | 17 |
| 7 | América | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13:10 | 17 |
| 8 | Atlas | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14:16 | 17 |
| 9 | Monterrey | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16:12 | 14 |
| 10 | Tijuana | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 11 | Puebla | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9:13 | 12 |
| 12 | San Luis | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17:19 | 11 |
| 13 | Juárez | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16:19 | 11 |
| 14 | Necaxa | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11:16 | 10 |
| 15 | Mazatlán | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13:22 | 10 |
| 16 | León | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 17 | Querétaro | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8:16 | 7 |
| 18 | Santos Laguna | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12:29 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pachuca | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Guadalajara | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13:1 | 15 |
| 3 | Cruz Azul | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 15 |
| 4 | Toluca | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 14 |
| 5 | Atlas | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 6 | Pumas | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 7 | América | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | 9 |
| 8 | León | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 9 |
| 9 | Tigres | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:4 | 8 |
| 10 | Puebla | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 11 | San Luis | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11:8 | 7 |
| 12 | Monterrey | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 13 | Mazatlán | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:11 | 6 |
| 14 | Querétaro | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Tijuana | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 16 | Juárez | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | 4 |
| 17 | Necaxa | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 18 | Santos Laguna | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5:9 | 1 |
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