- Pumas UNAM sit 4th in Liga MX 2026/2027 with 6 points from their first 3 games, while Gallos Blancos Queretaro are 7th, also on 6 points after their first 3 matches.
- Pumas have 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5 games, Querétaro 3 wins and 2 losses.
- Querétaro have won their only Liga MX 2026/2027 away game, averaging 2.00 goals scored per away match and 1.00 conceded.
Pumas have the finesse, but Querétaro have the bite
This is a classic clash of styles with Pumas UNAM a side who try to swarm over the opposition and play their way through the thirds at a high tempo. They try to counter-press, they try to win the ball back quickly when out of possession and they look to create chances through the lines when they have the ball.
In contrast, Gallos Blancos have a more compact 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 system, with a focus on staying compact, blocking the central lanes and hitting direct counters. Pumas are the slight favourites for this game at 81/100, while Querétaro are priced at 59/20 and the draw at 14/5.
Queretaro have the away bite
It is hard to call a winner between these two sides, both of whom have made mixed starts to the Liga MX 2026/2027 campaign. Pumas come into this one with an equal record, but they're the ones who have been out of their home ground for the last few weeks with two defeats against Charlotte and FC Cincinnati in the CONCACAF Leagues Cup 2026/2027.
Pumas have 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, while Querétaro have 3 wins and 2 losses. Gallos have scored two and conceded one in their only away fixture this season, and they come into this clash having had a really tough 3-2 victory over Club Tigres de la UANL before losing at the US-based FC Dallas last time out.
Pumas may edge the close battle
Backing the hosts to win at Olimpico Universitario looks the most likely play here, but Querétaro's away form is just too good to ignore, especially given Pumas' poor home form. Pumas are winless on home soil in Liga MX 2026/2027 with a record of W0, D0 and L1, while they're averaging 0.00 goals per home match and conceding 3.00.
This is still a tricky match to call overall, so we'll take the goals. Over 2.5 goals at 7/10 and Both Teams To Score - Yes at 13/20 look the best ways to approach it.
Pumas' key finisher is Brazilian forward Juninho, who has three goals in three Liga MX 2026/2027 matches, while Robert Morales has been the creative spark for Solari's new-look side with three assists in three. Ali Avila is Querétaro's hot hand with three goals in their three matches, he has driven four of their seven goals in the last seven across all competitions.
