{"id":1632,"date":"2026-02-18T13:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=1632"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:10:03","slug":"pumas-unam-vs-monterrey-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/pumas-unam-vs-monterrey-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumas UNAM vs Monterrey: Predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pumas UNAM host Monterrey on Sunday February 22 at Estadio Ol\u00edmpico Universitario, with a Clausura<\/a> table that\u2019s already tight enough to punish any wobble.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pumas have made a habit of refusing to lose so far, and that control has them sitting third on 12 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monterrey arrive sixth with 10 points, and they\u2019ve got the feel of a side that can win ugly when they have to. With two of the division\u2019s sharper defences squaring up, the best angles live in the margins \u2014 who blinks first, and who\u2019s built to grind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is 6PM ET, and it sets up as a night for goalkeepers and one moment of quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pick<\/th>\nOdds<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n+240 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThis one has \u201cstalemate\u201d written all over it: Pumas are hard to knock off, and Monterrey travel with a defence that rarely hands out gifts. The last time these two met it finished 1-1, and the current versions still look built for a chess match. Expect long spells of control with neither side giving you easy transitions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monterrey Under 1.5 Team Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n-163 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nPumas have conceded six goals in six Clausura matches. Monterrey\u2019s edge comes from efficiency rather than chaos, but this is a venue where chances can be rationed. Back the hosts to keep Rayados to a maximum of one.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juninho Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n+188 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nHe\u2019s the one finishing Pumas\u2019 best moments right now, and he\u2019s already struck three times in the Clausura. Better still, Juninho is converting at a rate of 0.98 goals per 90. Give him one clean look and he can decide it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Current Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pos<\/th>\nTeam<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
3<\/td>\nPumas UNAM<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nMonterrey<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n+5<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Recent Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pumas UNAM Recent Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n