Liga MX: Pachuca vs. Pumas Picks: Host’s Hoping to Bounce Back (Feb 16)

Pachuca face Pumas in Liga MX as they look to bounce back from two straight defeats.

As for the away side they can climb up to third in the table with a win here.

Odds

Pachuca Winless in Last Three vs. Pumas

Its always been pretty close between these two teams, but in recent times Pachuca have struggled, failing to win in their last three meetings.

In the pairs last matchup, Pumas comfortably won 2-0.

Pachuca vs. Pumas Key Stats

• Both sides have scored six goals in their last five games.
• Both teams have also won two out of their last five games, but Pachuca have lost once more than Pumas.
• Pumas have one just once away since the break.

Pachuca Team News

Pachuca will be without four players for this game. Eduardo Bauermann is suspended, whilst Andres Micolta, Gustavo Cabral and Sergio Barreto are all injured.

Possible Lineup

Carlos Moreno (GK); Carlos Sanchez, Bryan Gonzalez, Ari Contreras, Alonso Aceves, Alan Bautista, Jose Saldivar, Miguel Rodriguez, John Kennedy, Oussama Idrissi, Salomon Rondon

Pumas Team News

Pumas are a little better on the injury front, missing just two players. Leonardo Suarez and Michell Rodriguez are out for this game.

Possible Lineup

Pablo Lara (GK); Nathan Silva, Lisandro Magallan, Ruben Duarte, Rodrigo Lopez, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Jose Caicedo, Robert Ergas, Ignacio Pussetto, Guillermo Martinez, Jorge Ruvalcaba

Pachuca vs. Pumas Picks

Tough one to call, this could go either way on paper. What needs to be noted is Pumas front line, pace, power and quality. It’s this that I think tips it, and why I’m taking them to win this one.