Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL Odds, Picks and Prediction

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05 December 2023

Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL Odds, Picks and Prediction

Just four Liga MX teams remain in the mix for Mexican glory this term, and the standout semi-final first leg will take place on Thursday. Pumas UNAM and Tigres UANL both enjoyed excellent regular season campaigns, and that form was maintained during the quarterfinal stage last week.

Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL Picks

Pick: Pumas UNAM (+146)

However, only one of the Mexican heavyweights will be able to continue their fight into the final in a few weeks. Below, you can find the latest Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL odds and our Liga MX predictions.

Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL Odds

Moneyline: The Liga MX odds show that this should be a competitive fixture in the final four. Pumas are currently the narrow favorites at +155, but an away win for Tigres is priced up at +175. The draw is available at +240.
Total: Over 2.5 goals could be among the most popular selections on the Liga MX lines at -118.

UNAM Pumas vs Tigres UANL Information

Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL

Location of the Game: Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Azteca, Mexico

Date and Time: Thursday, December 7, 2023. 10:00 PM ET

How to Watch: ESPN

Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL Betting Preview

Pumas UNAM Preview

The Liga MX standings highlight how closely these two sides match up, and that should make for a thrilling semi-final showdown between the teams. Pumas UNAM will have the home advantage for the first leg after they finished narrowly behind their rivals in the regular season standings.

They finished fourth overall after winning eight of their 17 matches in the competition. However, they will likely need to be much harder to beat in the remainder of the playoffs after they suffered five defeats. But, their overall defensive record was impressive, as they allowed just 18 goals, which was the third-best record.

Pumas reignited their hopes of glory this term by coming back from a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Guadalajara over the weekend, with Cesar Huerta and Gabriel Fernandez both finding the net in a 3-0 home success. A big performance will be required once again in front of their home fans if they are to defy the Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL odds progress over two legs, and reach the final.

Tigres UANL Preview

The reigning champions remain among the leading Liga MX picks to successfully defend their title this season. Tigres were excellent in the latter stages last term, and they hold excellent claims once again this term.

They ended the regular season standings in third, but they were ten points off the pace being set by Club America. They landed eight victories from their 17 matches in the regular season, and they suffered just three defeats. That record means that they suffered the second-fewest defeats in Liga MX during the opening stage, and they also boast the second-best attacking record.

Some of the top Liga MX players once again showed their quality for Tigres over the weekend, as the champions landed a comfortable 3-0 home win over Puebla to reach the semi-final stage. Andre-Pierre Gignac was the standout player after netting twice in the opening 33 minutes.

Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL Betting Picks

This should be an interesting first leg between the sides, and it is interesting to see the visitors as the outsiders in the Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL odds. However, the hosts will need to take advantage of this fixture if they are to stand any chance of progression to the next round. Therefore, we will be siding with the home side to take a slender advantage in the return match over the weekend.