UNAM Pumas vs Vancouver prediction, H2H and probable lineups — April 10, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On April 10, 2025, the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, featuring UNAM Pumas and Vancouver Whitecaps. I suggest betting on goals in this encounter.
Preview
The first match ended in a 1-1 draw, and now the teams will decide the semifinal spot on Pumas' home turf, which gives the hosts a psychological edge and comfort on their familiar ground.
UNAM Pumas have reached the tournament's finals three times, but the trophy has eluded them. The last time was in 2022 when the Mexicans were defeated by Seattle Sounders on aggregate.
As for Vancouver, their best result in the CONCACAF Champions League was reaching the semifinals in the 2016/17 season, where they were defeated by Mexican side Tigres on aggregate.
After the first match in Vancouver, both teams played one match in their respective national championships.
Pumas suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat away to Cruz Azul. This loss significantly complicated their standings in Liga MX, where the battle for the playoffs is entering a crucial phase.
Vancouver, on the other hand, confidently handled their home match against Colorado Rapids, securing a 2-0 victory. This success allowed the Canadian club to strengthen their position in the upper part of the MLS Western Conference table and showcase good form ahead of the international tournament's second leg.
Probable lineups
- UNAM Pumas: Padilla, Benevendo, Nathan Silva, Magallán, Duarte, Benítez, Trigos, Quispe, Carrasquilla, Ergas, Martínez
- Vancouver: Takaoka, Ocampo, Blackmon, Veselinovic, Johnson, Berhalter, Priso-Mbongue, Ngando, Vite, White, Ahmed
Match facts and H2H
- Vancouver are unbeaten in their last four away matches.
- Pumas have scored at least one goal in seven consecutive games.
- Pumas have conceded in six consecutive matches, showing defensive instability.
- The 'both teams to score' bet has consistently won in the last six matches involving the Mexican club.
- However, in Pumas' recent home games, the 'total over 2.5' bet has only won once.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home side, offering odds of 2.12 for their victory. However, I lean towards betting on goals from both sides, which can be taken at 1.9.
