Action in the top-flight of the Liga MX gets underway this weekend, as the Torneo Apertura gets underway. Two sides that would have been disappointed with their performances last term will lock horns in the opening round of matches on Friday, as Tijuana and Pumas UNAM collide.
You can find the latest Liga MX odds and our Tijuana vs UNAM betting predictions below.
Tijuana vs. Pumas UNAM Information
Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM
Location of the Game: Estadio Caliente, Tijuana, MX.
Date and Time: Friday, June 30. 11:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN
Recent Scores
There has been little to separate these sides in the recent clashes, with each of the last two ending in draws. Tijuana has an excellent home record against UNAM, as they are unbeaten in four matches.
However, they have recorded just two victories over that period. UNAM’s last away win against Tijuana was a 1-0 success in October 2018.
Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM Betting Analysis
Both sides struggled for victories last season, and both will be hoping for a better start to the season this term.
Tijuana Facts To Know
There will be pressure on both of these teams following a disappointing campaign last term. Tijuana finished Torneo Apertura in 15th place overall last term, meaning that they missed out on a place in qualification for the reclassification. They won just four of their 17 regular season matches, and suffered a total of eight defeats.
Their biggest issues came defensively, as they allowed 30 goals, which was the fourth-worse defensive record in Liga MX. However, they appear to have prepared well for the start of the season, as they landed a straightforward 2-0 win in their most recent match against Queretaro. There will be pressure on Canadian striker Lucas Cavallini in the final third, as he netted just twice in 12 matches last term.
Pumas UNAM Facts To Know
Pumas UNAM will also come into today’s soccer matches with pressure on their shoulders, as they also endured a miserable campaign in 2022-23. They finished down in 16th in the standings, after winning just twice in 17 regular season outings. Only the side at the bottom of the overall standings failed to win more matches than UNAM.
Their limitations in the final third were evident throughout the season, and it would be a pressing concern before making a Liga MX prediction this week. There was little to cheer about in their final warm-up match before the start of the season, as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Houston Dynamo. Their lack of quality in the final third is hard to ignore before making a Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM betting prediction.
Key Injuries
UNAM will be without Sebastian Sosa for the opening matches of the season, as he continues to recover from a broken foot. Meanwhile, before making Liga MX picks, it’s important to consider that Tijuana will have a fully-fit squad to select from.
Tijuana vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Preview
There is little to separate the sides in the soccer betting market this week, as Tijuana is the narrow favorite at +115. However, UNAM is priced up at +200, with the draw being available at +250. Over 2.5 goals is currently priced up at -163.
Tijuana vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Prediction
The Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM betting odds certainly highlight how challenging it is to separate these sides.
However, we feel that the hosts should come into this opening match with the bigger point to prove. They boast an excellent home record over Pumas, and therefore would be our selection.
- Pick: Tijuana (+115)
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