{"id":3201,"date":"2026-05-15T05:59:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=3201"},"modified":"2026-07-11T18:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T22:53:00","slug":"chivas-vs-pumas-unam-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview-liga-mx","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/chivas-vs-pumas-unam-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview-liga-mx\/","title":{"rendered":"Chivas vs Pumas UNAM prediction: Odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chivas Guadalajara host Pumas UNAM in Liga MX<\/a> <\/strong>on Sunday at Estadio AKRON (10:07pm ET kick-off), and it\u2019s as close as the Clausura gets to a six-pointer at the top end. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leaders have built a slight cushion at the top, while fourth-place Pumas arrive with significant momentum and a chance to turn this matchup into a genuine title race conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guadalajara have set the pace with 30 points, and their recent form has been defined by aggressive, “front-foot” soccer. Pumas, however, have made a habit of grinding out results in tight games\u2014the exact kind of profile that can turn a difficult road match into a profitable night for bettors. The primary angle is clear: the league\u2019s most consistent offense meets a defense that refuses to give away anything for free.<\/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
Chivas to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-204 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nChivas are playing like a side that expects to win every week, and they\u2019ve been turning good spells into goals instead of just possession. They\u2019ve scored 25 goals in 12 Clausura matches, which keeps pressure on opponents even when the game\u2019s scrappy. Back the home side to keep their grip on first place.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score<\/strong><\/td>\n-133 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThis looks like a match where neither team needs to chase recklessly, but both have enough punch to land a blow. Pumas have scored 21 goals in 12 Clausura matches, and they\u2019ve shown they can nick goals in narrow games. If Guadalajara start fast, Pumas have the tools to answer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Armando Gonzalez Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n-105 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThis is the kind of fixture where you want the striker who lives for high-leverage moments. Armando Gonzalez<\/strong> has 10 Clausura goals in 12 matches, and he\u2019s the one Chivas lean on when the box gets crowded. If the hosts win, there\u2019s a strong chance he\u2019s the name on the scoresheet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juninho Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n+275 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nPumas\u2019 best route here is efficiency rather than volume, and their main threat fits that script. Juninho <\/b>has five Clausura goals, giving them a focal point for counters and quick transitions. One clean look could be enough to cash this.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keylor Navas 5.5 Saves (player prop)<\/strong><\/td>\n+600 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nIf Chivas control territory the way they usually do at their best, Pumas\u2019 keeper will have work to do. Keylor Navas<\/strong> has made 51 saves in the Clausura, which speaks to both his workload and his ability to keep games on a knife-edge. A busy night in Guadalajara sets up a saves angle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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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
1<\/td>\nChivas<\/strong><\/td>\n12<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n+14<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nCruz Azul<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n+11<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nToluca<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n+12<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nPumas UNAM<\/strong><\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n+9<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nPachuca<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n+5<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Chivas Recent Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n