C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM Prediction: Liga MX Play-In Phase Begins

• C.F. Pachuca are cold at the moment, failing to win in their previous five attempts 

• Pumas UNAM enter the postseason winning in consecutive games

Thursday evening, the higher-seeded C.F. Pachuca will host Pumas UNAM at Estadio Hidalgo to kick off the first set of play-in fixtures. During the regular season, the Gophers got the better of their opponent in a thrilling 3-2 win. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM.

C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Odds for Thursday, November 20

The books are sensing that both keepers will be breached based on the displayed odds. Both teams' scoring is listed at -143, while the pair of clubs failing to score is priced at +105.

C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM Odds

The odds for C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM odds can be found in the odds table below, courtesy of bet365 Sportsbook. Create an account using bet365 promo code WSN365 and claim the welcome offer: Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose.

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C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Prediction

C.F. Pachuca Preview

Thrown right into the pressure, newly appointed manager Esteban Solari will be tasked to extend the 2025 Apertura campaign with his new employers. The Argentinian replaced Jamie Lozano, who led the Gophers to a ninth-place finish during the regular season, amassing 22 points. Pachuca are hoping the new manager can bring some good fortune in his touchline debut, as the club has only secured two wins in a stretch of 12 contests. 

A club that averaged 1.20 goals scored per match, the top of the scoring chart for Pachuca was subpar during the season, with newcomer Enner Valencia leading the way with three tallies. The Ecuadorian international has the potential to turn the game on its head thanks to his earlier experience in Liga MX. Between 2017 and 2021, the 36-year-old repped a Tigres kit, bagging 21 goals.

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Pumas UNAM Preview

Efraín Juárez and his troops find themselves in the same scenario as they were in during the previous tournament, wrapping up the campaign with a 10th-place finish. Pumas had clawed and scratched their way into the playoff conversation towards the conclusion of the Apertura, obtaining a result in four of their final five matches. 

Getting suspended at the most crucial time of the year, Pumas will be missing Adalberto Carrasquilla’s service on Thursday. The playmaking midfielder accumulated yellow cards, resulting in his suspension. The Panama international led his side in assists this season, obtaining four in over 1200 minutes of work. Another blow to the roster is the knee injury José Macias suffered against Cruz Azul on matchday 17. The striker scored on four occasions during the 2025 Apertura phase.

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C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM - My Pick

C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM pick: Both teams to score yes (-143) at bet365

Thursday’s play-in contest should see both teams getting onto the scoreboard. Throughout the Apertura, Pumas featured as the second-most-frequent side across the competition to participate in matches that involved both teams scoring, occurring in 72 percent of fixtures. Their high percentage is attributed to their collective defensive struggles, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 straight affairs.

Pachuca has seen fewer games with both teams scoring this season, taking place in seven contests. In four of the previous six meetings, both teams scored on each other, with the open style Pumas engage in on the road, this should create ample opportunities for both teams to get on the scoresheet.

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How to Watch C.F. Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM

• When: November 20, 8 p.m. ET

• Where: Estadio Hidalgo 

• TV: Univision Networks (Univision, UniMás, TUDN), DirecTV Stream, ViX