{"id":31255,"date":"2026-08-12T09:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&#038;p=31255"},"modified":"2026-08-12T10:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:01:01","slug":"match-preview-pumas-vs-queretaro-08-16-26-liga-mx","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/liga-mx\/match-preview-pumas-vs-queretaro-08-16-26-liga-mx\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumas UNAM vs Queretaro FC: Predictions, Picks, Odds &#038; Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"sq-club-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/stats\/clubs\/pumas-unam\/\">Pumas UNAM<\/a> host <a class=\"sq-club-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/stats\/clubs\/queretaro\/\">Queretaro FC<\/a> at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on Sunday, August 16 (2:00 PM ET \/ 1:00 PM CT \/ 11:00 AM PT).<\/p>\n<p>Pumas UNAM have no fresh injury or suspension concerns to navigate, so Juninho \u2014 3 goals from just 3 shots on target in 243 minutes this season \u2014 should lead the line again at Estadio Olimpico Universitario. Behind him, Robert Morales offers the creative spark, with 4 chances created and 3 assists in 255 minutes. Queretaro FC are similarly unaffected on the availability front, and Ali Avila will spearhead the visitors&#8217; attack off the back of 3 goals from 9 shots in 270 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Both sides sit level on 6 points from 3 games, with Pumas UNAM&#8217;s +2 goal difference the shade better than Queretaro FC&#8217;s +1, and neither has shown any interest in shutting up shop this term. Expect a tense, closely fought contest at Estadio Olimpico Universitario that swings on a handful of moments rather than an avalanche of chances \u2014 the kind of game where a clinical finish from Juninho and a response from Ali Avila both feel entirely plausible before Pumas UNAM edge it late.<\/p>\n<p>US viewers can watch Pumas UNAM vs Queretaro FC on ViX, TUDN or Fox.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>\n.sq-bpg{--lime:#a8e039;--glow:#c8f24c;--tx:#f4f8f1;--mut:rgba(244,248,241,.62);--line:rgba(255,255,255,.10);--gold:#F7B500;--b365:#ffdd00;position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;color:var(--tx);max-width:960px;margin:12px auto 30px;border-radius:18px;background:radial-gradient(70% 90% at 18% 0%,rgba(168,224,57,.20) 0%,rgba(168,224,57,0) 60%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0e3f29 0%,#0a2c1f 60%,#08251a 100%);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(10,44,31,.32)}\n.sq-bpg *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.sq-bpg::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background-image:url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20preserveAspectRatio%3D%22xMidYMid%20slice%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%203000%203000%22%3E%3Cdefs%3E%3Cpattern%20id%3D%22a%22%20width%3D%2278%22%20height%3D%22175.5%22%20x%3D%220%22%20y%3D%220%22%20patternTransform%3D%22rotate%28-45%29%22%20patternUnits%3D%22userSpaceOnUse%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%2303261a%22%20d%3D%22m-38.22%20157.05-.78-78%2078-.78c.45%2043.12-34.12%2078.33-77.22%2078.78%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%2303261a%22%20d%3D%22M77.22%200%2078%2081.6l-78%20.78C-.45%2035.67%2034.12.45%2077.22%200%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%2303261a%22%20d%3D%22m37.78%20158.05-.78-78%2078-.78c.45%2043.12-34.12%2078.33-77.22%2078.78%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url%28%23a%29%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\");background-position:top left;background-size:380px 380px;opacity:.4}\n.sq-bpg__r{position:absolute;width:0;height:0;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}\n.sq-bpg__wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:26px 30px 24px}\n.sq-bpg__tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;border:1.5px solid rgba(168,224,57,.55);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 16px;color:var(--lime);font-weight:800;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2.4px;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(10,44,31,.4)}\n.sq-bpg__tag::before{content:'';width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--lime);box-shadow:0 0 10px 1px var(--glow)}\n.sq-bpg__ttl{font-size:26px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.3px;line-height:1.12;margin:0;color:var(--tx)}\n.sq-bpg__sub{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--mut);max-width:70ch}\n.sq-bpg__perf{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:18px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\n.sq-bpg__perf-h{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--lime)}\n.sq-bpg__chip{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:4px 11px}\n.sq-bpg__chip b{color:var(--tx)}\n.sq-bpg__chip--big{background:var(--lime);color:#08251a;border-color:var(--lime)}\n.sq-bpg__chip--big b{color:#08251a}\n.sq-bpg__siglink{margin-left:auto;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--lime);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(168,224,57,.35)}\n.sq-bpg__geoq{margin-top:18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--tx)}\n.sq-bpg__toggle{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-top:9px}\n.sq-bpg__tab{flex:1;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;user-select:none;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;padding:10px;border-radius:11px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);color:var(--mut);transition:.15s}\n.sq-bpg__tab span{display:block;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;margin-top:3px;opacity:.8}\n.sq-bpg__r--us:checked ~ .sq-bpg__toggle .sq-bpg__tab--us,\n.sq-bpg__r--row:checked ~ .sq-bpg__toggle .sq-bpg__tab--row{background:var(--lime);color:#08251a;border-color:var(--lime)}\n.sq-bpg__list{margin-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\n.sq-bpg__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 122px;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:15px 2px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\n.sq-bpg__pk{font-size:16px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.25;color:var(--tx)}\n.sq-bpg__top{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5b3b00;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ffe07a,var(--gold));padding:3px 8px;border-radius:6px}\n.sq-bpg__why{display:block;margin-top:5px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--mut)}\n.sq-bpg__pr{text-align:center}\n.sq-bpg__prob{display:block;font-size:26px;font-weight:800;color:var(--lime);line-height:1}\n\/* pre-odds confidence stars (shown at launch before prices post; 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Predictions<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"sq-bpg__sub\">Pumas UNAM host Queretaro FC in a tight Liga MX clash we expect to end 2-1 to the hosts.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sq-bpg__geoq\">Where are you following from? Odds &amp; offers below update to match.<\/div>\n  <div class=\"sq-bpg__toggle\" role=\"tablist\">\n    <label class=\"sq-bpg__tab sq-bpg__tab--us\" for=\"sqbpg-us-8a6b72d2uhatjz3bbnpaflxxw\">&#127482;&#127480; United States<span>Trade on Kalshi<\/span><\/label>\n    <label class=\"sq-bpg__tab sq-bpg__tab--row\" for=\"sqbpg-row-8a6b72d2uhatjz3bbnpaflxxw\">&#127758; Outside the US<span>Odds via bet365<\/span><\/label>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sq-bpg__list\">\n    <div class=\"sq-bpg__row\" data-market=\"Result\" data-selection=\"Pumas UNAM\" data-prob=\"60\" data-odds=\"\" data-confidence=\"3\">\n      <div><span class=\"sq-bpg__pk\">Pumas UNAM<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__top\">Top pick<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__why\">Pumas UNAM carry the better goal difference (+2 to +1) and are fresh off a 5-1 win at FC Juarez, backing them to see this off at home.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sq-bpg__pr\"><a class=\"sq-bpg__prob\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/kalshi?q=us-all-all-wof-s-spo\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">60%<\/a><span class=\"sq-bpg__prl\">win prob.<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__odd sq-bpg__odd--soon\">opening soon @ bet365<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sq-bpg__row\" data-market=\"Correct Score\" data-selection=\"2-1 Pumas UNAM\" data-prob=\"\" data-odds=\"\" data-confidence=\"3\">\n      <div><span class=\"sq-bpg__pk\">2-1 Pumas UNAM<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__why\">Juninho&#x27;s 3 goals in 243 minutes give Pumas a route to a narrow home win, while Queretaro&#x27;s Ali Avila (3 goals of his own) keeps this from being one-way traffic.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sq-bpg__pr\"><span class=\"sq-bpg__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 3 of 5\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<span class=\"d\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__prl\">chance<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__odd sq-bpg__odd--soon\">opening soon @ bet365<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sq-bpg__row\" data-market=\"Both Teams to Score\" data-selection=\"Yes\" data-prob=\"57\" data-odds=\"\" data-confidence=\"3\">\n      <div><span class=\"sq-bpg__pk\">Yes<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__why\">Ali Avila has already found the net 3 times for Queretaro, and Pumas&#x27; 0-3 home defeat to Pachuca shows they&#x27;re not immune at the back.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sq-bpg__pr\"><a class=\"sq-bpg__prob\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/kalshi?q=us-all-all-wof-s-spo\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">57%<\/a><span class=\"sq-bpg__prl\">chance<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__odd sq-bpg__odd--soon\">opening soon @ bet365<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sq-bpg__row\" data-market=\"Over 2.5 Goals\" data-selection=\"Over 2.5\" data-prob=\"60\" data-odds=\"\" data-confidence=\"3\">\n      <div><span class=\"sq-bpg__pk\">Over 2.5<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__why\">Both teams have been part of high-scoring afternoons already &#8211; Pumas&#x27; 5-1 win at FC Juarez and Queretaro&#x27;s 3-2 win over Tigres UANL &#8211; and that goal appetite points to a game with 3 or more.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sq-bpg__pr\"><a class=\"sq-bpg__prob\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/kalshi?q=us-all-all-wof-s-spo\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">60%<\/a><span class=\"sq-bpg__prl\">chance<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__odd sq-bpg__odd--soon\">opening soon @ bet365<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sq-bpg__row\" data-market=\"Anytime Goalscorer\" data-selection=\"Juninho\" data-prob=\"\" data-odds=\"\" data-confidence=\"3\" data-player-id=\"7r96u3b7t46s0kg5t5qew3tnt\">\n      <div><span class=\"sq-bpg__pk\">Juninho to score anytime<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__why\">Juninho has turned 3 shots on target into 3 goals in 243 minutes, a conversion rate that makes him the standout pick to get on the scoresheet.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sq-bpg__pr\"><span class=\"sq-bpg__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 3 of 5\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<span class=\"d\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__prl\">chance<\/span><span class=\"sq-bpg__odd sq-bpg__odd--soon\">opening soon @ bet365<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"sq-bpg__approach\">Our approach: we lean on each side&#x27;s underlying attacking numbers and goal difference to land on our Liga MX picks below.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sq-bpg__panel sq-bpg__panel--us\">\n    <div class=\"sq-bpg__act\">\n      <div class=\"sq-bpg__act-txt\"><b>Trade these markets on Kalshi<\/b><span>New users get $10 &#8212; trade $10 to unlock. 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Please gamble responsibly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n<p>Pumas UNAM and Queretaro FC are level on 6 points from 3 games apiece, with Pumas UNAM holding the better goal difference at +2 to Queretaro FC&#8217;s +1.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Liga MX<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Pos<\/th><th>GP<\/th><th>W<\/th><th>D<\/th><th>L<\/th><th>GF<\/th><th>GA<\/th><th>GD<\/th><th>Pts<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Pumas UNAM<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2<\/td><td><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>+2<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Queretaro FC<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2<\/td><td><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>+1<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Juninho (Pumas UNAM):<\/strong> Juninho has scored 3 goals from just 3 shots on target in 243 minutes, as clinical a return as anyone in this fixture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robert Morales (Pumas UNAM):<\/strong> Robert Morales has created 4 chances and laid on 3 assists in 255 minutes, the creative heartbeat behind Pumas&#8217; front line.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ali Avila (Queretaro FC):<\/strong> Ali Avila leads Queretaro&#8217;s attack with 3 goals from 9 shots (5 on target) in 270 minutes, giving the visitors a genuine threat on the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Recent Form<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Pumas UNAM: L W W<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2026-07-31: FC Juarez 1-5 Pumas UNAM (W, away)<\/li>\n<li>2026-07-21: Toluca 1-2 Pumas UNAM (W, away)<\/li>\n<li>2026-07-18: Pumas UNAM 0-3 Pachuca (L, home)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pumas UNAM&#8217;s last three reads L-W-W: a 0-3 home defeat to Pachuca was followed by a 1-2 win at Toluca and a 5-1 win at FC Juarez.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Queretaro FC: L W W<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2026-08-01: Queretaro FC 3-2 Tigres UANL (W, home)<\/li>\n<li>2026-07-26: Pachuca 1-2 Queretaro FC (W, away)<\/li>\n<li>2026-07-18: Queretaro FC 0-1 Club America (L, home)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Queretaro FC show the same L-W-W pattern: a 0-1 home loss to Club America preceded a 1-2 away win at Pachuca and a 3-2 home win over Tigres UANL.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Pumas UNAM vs Queretaro FC Prediction<\/h2>\n\n<p>This has the feel of a tight, low-key three-goal affair rather than an end-to-end shootout. 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