U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey Predictions

Prediction by The Value Scout — The betting market sees no clear favourite here (best case 41% implied) — routed to The Value Scout to hunt for the edge in an open fixture.
Liga MXLiga MX · Mexico
medium confidence
U.N.A.M. - Pumas

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

AI Predicted Score

1 - 2

Monterrey

Monterrey

🗓️ Saturday, 21 Nov 2026 at 19:00 GMT-6 (venue time) · Sun 22 Nov, 01:00 UTC (your time)📍 Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City

Win Probability (1X2)

U.N.A.M. - Pumas 30%Draw 29%Monterrey 41%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Monterrey Win

@ 2.55(+5% edge)

Recommended Bets: U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey

Match Result: Monterrey Win
@ 2.516/10

U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey: Match Preview

U.N.A.M. - Pumas and Monterrey enter this fixture locked on 21 points, both hovering just outside the playoff spots. U.N.A.M.'s recent form reads DWDLW, but their home record is a concern: just one win in eight at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, with five draws and a negative goal difference. Monterrey, meanwhile, have shown flashes of attacking potency but are coming off a heavy 0-4 defeat at Toluca, which snapped a two-match winning run.

The tactical matchup leans towards goals. U.N.A.M. average 1.5 scored and 1.63 conceded per game, while Monterrey's attack (1.73 goals per game) is among the league's more productive. Both sides have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five, and U.N.A.M. have seen over 2.5 goals in 62.5% of matches. Monterrey's away defence is leaky (14 conceded in 7), but their attack has produced 10 goals on the road. Set pieces could play a role, with Monterrey averaging nearly 7 corners per game in their last five.

Given U.N.A.M.'s inability to control home matches and Monterrey's historical success in this fixture, the model edges towards the visitors. The market prices Monterrey as a marginal outsider, but their attacking edge and H2H record (six wins in ten) suggest their price holds slight value. Expect an open contest, with Monterrey's front line likely to find gaps in a Pumas defence that rarely shuts anyone out.

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey

The away win price stands out as the only clear value, with the model's 41% win probability for Monterrey slightly exceeding the market's 39.2% implied odds. Other markets, such as BTTS and over 2.5 goals, are closely aligned with the model, offering little in the way of positive expected value.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win2.4530.0%-10.8%
Draw3.6029.0%+1.2%
Monterrey Win2.5541.0%+1.8%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.5764.0%+0.3%
Under 2.52.3536.0%-6.6%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.5063.0%-3.7%
No2.5037.0%-3.0%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.60EV +0.044
1X2: Monterrey Win @ 2.55EV +0.045
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.57EV +0.005

EV per £1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate — always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
30%
29%
41%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 30%Draw 29%Monterrey 41%
Both Teams to Score
63%
37%
Yes 63%No 37%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
64%
36%
Over 2.5 64%Under 2.5 36%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
64%
36%
Over 9.5 64%Under 9.5 36%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey that most previews miss.

  • 1U.N.A.M. have drawn five of eight home matches this season, the highest home draw rate in the top half of the table.
  • 2Monterrey have scored first in three of their last four away matches, but have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven on the road.
  • 3The last five H2H meetings in Mexico City have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with Monterrey scoring at least twice in four of those.

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U.N.A.M. - Pumas1.50

Expected goals · model says 1.50

Monterrey1.75

Expected goals · model says 1.75

Win Probability
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 33% Draw 23% Monterrey 44%

Over 2.5 Goals

63%

BTTS: Yes

64%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 2-1

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The Case For This U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey Prediction

Bookmakers see this as a virtual toss-up, but the data tilts marginally towards Monterrey, whose attacking output and head-to-head dominance outweigh U.N.A.M.'s home advantage. Both sides are level on points and sit mid-table, but Monterrey's ability to score on the road and U.N.A.M.'s inability to keep clean sheets at home are decisive factors. With both teams showing a strong bias towards high-scoring games, the market's lean towards goals is justified, but the away price still holds a sliver of value.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Monterrey have won 6 of the last 10 H2H meetings, including 3 of the last 4 visits.

Defence

  • →Both teams have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 matches.

Match Context

  • →U.N.A.M. have just 1 home win from 8 this season (W1 D5 L2, 12-14 GF-GA).

🚩 U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.8expected total corners
Over 64%
Under 36%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5 corners for U.N.A.M. - Pumas and 5.8 for Monterrey, for an expected total of 10.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (64%). Over 8.5: 75% · Over 10.5: 52%.

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How U.N.A.M. - Pumas and Monterrey Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

U.N.A.M. - PumasU.N.A.M. - Pumaslast 5 matches
Olávio Vieira dos Santos JúniorXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Robert MoralesXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Cesar HuertaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Álvaro Angulosub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

MonterreyMonterreylast 5 matches
Hugo CuypersXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Lucas OcamposXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

D. RossiXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. de la Rosasub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Jesús Coronasub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

U.N.A.M. have been difficult to beat but rarely win at home, drawing five of their last eight in Mexico City and managing just two victories in their last six overall. Monterrey, despite a heavy recent defeat, have shown more attacking threat and picked up two wins in their last five, though their away form remains patchy.

U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey — Last 10 Matches

U.N.A.M. - PumasU.N.A.M. - PumasLast 10 results
D2-2
W2-1
D1-1
L0-2
W2-1
D3-3
L2-3
D1-1
L0-3
W3-1
Dvs Club America2-2
W@ Puebla2-1
Dvs Tigres UANL1-1
L@ Santos Laguna0-2
W@ Atlante FC2-1
Dvs Cruz Azul3-3
Lvs Atletico San Luis2-3
D@ Atlas1-1
L@ Guadalajara Chivas0-3
Wvs Leon3-1

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
MonterreyMonterreyLast 10 results
L0-4
D3-3
L0-1
W4-1
W2-1
D1-1
L2-4
W1-0
D0-0
L1-3
L@ Toluca0-4
Dvs Club Tijuana3-3
Lvs Guadalajara Chivas0-1
W@ Puebla4-1
Wvs CF Pachuca2-1
D@ Club America1-1
L@ Atlante FC2-4
Wvs Cruz Azul1-0
Dvs Tigres UANL0-0
Lvs Atletico San Luis1-3

Strengths

  • +Dominant in possession — 56% avg

Concerns

  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey

Monterrey have dominated this fixture, winning six of the last ten meetings and three of their last four away to U.N.A.M. Pumas' only recent success came earlier this year, but Monterrey's ability to score multiple goals in Mexico City has been a recurring theme.

U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

1

U.N.A.M. - Pumas wins

3

Draws

6

Monterrey wins

10%30% draws60%
22 Feb 26U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey2-0
19 Oct 25Monterrey vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas1-1
5 May 25Monterrey vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas2-0
17 Mar 25U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey1-3
1 Dec 24U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey3-5
29 Nov 24Monterrey vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas1-0

Things to Watch: U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey

  • ⚠️Monterrey's away record (W2 D1 L4) is inconsistent, with 14 goals conceded in 7 away matches.
  • ⚠️U.N.A.M.'s high draw count at home (5 in 8) increases the risk of a stalemate.
  • ⚠️No significant injuries, but both teams have shown volatility in recent results.

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Final Verdict

U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1–2 Monterrey

The model predicts a 2-1 away win for Monterrey, driven by their consistent H2H superiority and U.N.A.M.'s ongoing home struggles. The biggest risk is Pumas' draw-heavy home record, which could see another stalemate if Monterrey's defence fails to hold late on.

U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey: Common Questions

Who will win U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey?

The model gives Monterrey a 41% chance of victory compared to 30% for U.N.A.M., with the draw at 29%. Monterrey's strong head-to-head record and attacking output tip the balance slightly their way.

Will both teams score in U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey?

There's a 63% probability of both teams scoring, with neither side keeping a clean sheet in their last five matches and both averaging over 1.4 goals conceded per game recently.

Is there value in backing Monterrey at current odds?

Monterrey's win odds (2.55, implied probability 39.2%) are a touch higher than the model's 41% estimate, creating a modest value edge of +4.6% given their H2H dominance and U.N.A.M.'s home frailties.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs Monterrey: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Value Scout, the market-facing profile — hunts the gap between price and probability. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 15 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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