Tigres UANL will face off against Pumas UNAM at Estadio Universitario in the second round of the 2026 Liga MX Clausura campaign. Tigres had a strong Apertura campaign last year, finishing second in the regular-season standings and making it to the playoff final, where they lost on penalties to CD Toluca. They have started the new season positively with a 2-1 win against Atletico San Luis, thanks to two goals from Marcelo Flores.
On the other hand, Pumas UNAM struggled during the Apertura campaign, winning only five games and failing to advance in the playoffs. Their Clausura season also started disappointingly with a 1-1 draw against Queretaro. Tigres will be aiming for their second consecutive win, while Pumas will be looking to kickstart their playoff push with a victory.
In their head-to-head history, Tigres have won 27 out of 62 matches against Pumas, with 18 draws. The hosts are undefeated in their last six games against Pumas, while the visitors have not kept a clean sheet in their last 12 matches.
Tigres go into the game as favorites, having won two of their last three matches and being unbeaten in their last nine home games. Pumas, on the other hand, have only won two of their last 11 matches and have struggled in recent fixtures against Tigres. The prediction for this match is a 2-1 victory for Tigres UANL.
In terms of betting tips, it is suggested to bet on Tigres to win, over 2.5 goals in the match, and both teams to score. This is based on the recent form of both teams and their head-to-head history.
Overall, Tigres UANL are expected to continue their positive start to the season with a win against Pumas UNAM in what promises to be an exciting clash at Estadio Universitario.
