Pumas vs León Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: Pumas vs León

Pumas host León at Olimpico Universitario, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Sunday 18 January.

Pumas could land the money against León and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of -123 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

Pumas UNAM won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Tigres UANL at El Volcán. Efrain Juarez's team enjoyed just 32% possession and had four shots on target, with the winning goal scored by Robert Morales in the 23rd minute.

Club León have been defeated in their previous six road games. They recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Pachuca at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. La Fiera recorded 54% possession and had two shots on goal, with Rogelio Funes Mori finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Pumas are unbeaten in the past nine games against León, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Estadio Nou Camp. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for Pumas, one victory for León along with three draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Pumas	8	4	4	0	15	7	8	15:7	16
10	León	8	3	1	4	9	11	-2	9:11	10

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Pumas UNAM have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 6.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. The Mexico City outfit have averaged 43.9% possession and 4.3 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.5 corners from 11.2 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Pedro Vite, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Alvaro Angulo, Alan Medina and Jose Macias are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Leading assistor is Jorge Ruvalcaba with 3.

Club León have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, with an average of 3.6 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 0.9 goals. Ignacio Ambriz's side average 53.3% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 11.6 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Ismael Diaz, Jose Alvarado and James Rodriguez score 2 goals each. James Rodriguez and Ivan Moreno are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Pumas confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Keylor Navas (GK), Jesus Rivas, Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Angel Azuaje, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Cesar Garza, Pedro Vite, Jordan Carrillo, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Robert Morales.

León confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Oscar Garcia (GK), Bryan Colula, Jaine Barreiro, Sebastian Vegas, Salvador Reyes, Jose Rodriguez, Ivan Moreno, Rodrigo Echeverria, Ismael Diaz, Juan Dominguez, Diber Cambindo.

Pumas vs León Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Pumas vs León with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll take the plunge and back Pumas to secure victory when they line up in this Liga MX game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -123 look attractive.

The first port of call is to check out the Liga MX injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Pumas vs León league stats:

• Pumas have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• León have lost their last 6 games on the road.
• León have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• León have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Pumas have won 6 of their last 10 games against León.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 55.2% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Those that feel bullish when it comes to Pumas delivering a big win can find some big priced alternatives on the Asian Handicap. Choose your line and secure a larger potential return.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pumas 1 - 0 León

There’s the option to wager on Pumas to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +540 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jorge Ruvalcaba Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas) is available at -133 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Jorge Ruvalcaba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-149

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Adalberto Carrasquilla To Score +500

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas) is available to be on the scoresheet at +500. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Adalberto Carrasquilla Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+540

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

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Corners Prediction

León Over 3.5 Corners -133

We’ve seen an average of 6.20 corners for León in their past 5 away matches, while the previous three Pumas home games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. We’re going to select the Overs for León Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -133.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Pumas

Total

9.80 4.30 5.50

Home

8.50 5.20 3.30

Away

9.10 3.30 5.80

León

Total

10.30 5.60 4.70

Home

10.00 4.70 5.30

Away

10.00 4.80 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-116

Pumas Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-137

León Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+650

2

+180

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Pumas vs León 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 Full-Time Result odds of -106 suggest that Pumas UNAM are likely victors and there’s a 52% probability that the favourites win this Liga MX clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Club León have been priced up at +275.

You can choose Pumas -0.5 or León +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -106 and -120. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -133.

No matter what Liga MX match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-106

X

+245

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+123

2

+295

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-400

X2

-137

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+163

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-106

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-120

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-106

Those interested in Diber Armando Cambindo to find the net anytime are able to get +230. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +575.

Diber Armando Cambindo (León)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Rogelio Funes Mori (León)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Ismael Díaz (León)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Rodrigo Lopez (Pumas)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

James Rodríguez (León)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Jordi Cortizo de la Piedra (León)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Rodrigo Echeverría (León)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Fernando Beltrán (León)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Carlos Cisneros (León)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Ángel Estrada (León)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Santiago Trigos (Pumas)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Sebastian Santos (León)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Pablo Bennevendo (Pumas)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Pablo Monroy (Pumas)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Rubén Duarte (Pumas)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jose Luis Caicedo (Pumas)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Nathanael Ananias da Silva (Pumas)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Diber Armando Cambindo (León)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+105

Rogelio Funes Mori (León)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-149

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-182

Ismael Díaz (León)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-192

Rodrigo Lopez (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

James Rodríguez (León)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-303

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Rodrigo Echeverría (León)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Jordi Cortizo de la Piedra (León)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-435

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-500

Ángel Estrada (León)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Fernando Beltrán (León)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Carlos Cisneros (León)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Sebastian Santos (León)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Santiago Trigos (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Pablo Bennevendo (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-1111

Rubén Duarte (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-1111

Nathanael Ananias da Silva (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-1111

Pablo Monroy (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1111

Jose Luis Caicedo (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Pumas have managed four draws, three victories and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The previous six León away matches have seen them beaten. La Fiera have clocked up eight losses, one win and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.40 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

Pumas were 4-1 victors against León last time out at Olimpico Universitario. The previous 8 H2H matches at Olimpico Universitario have seen Pumas win four times, one draw and three León triumphs.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Pumas Home Stats		3-4-3	2.30	1.30	1.00	3	7	6	4
León Away Stats		1-1-8	2.50	0.40	2.10	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

Pumas vs León Lineups & Team News

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