Pumas UNAM vs León: match statistics
Pumas UNAM clearly outclass León in terms of form and effectiveness. The hosts have collected 10 points in their last five matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat), while León have only won once, conceding as many as 8 goals. Pumas' home stats show a solid average of 1.22 goals per game and a possession advantage (59%), which combined with a higher xG ratio (1.49 vs 1.17 for the visitors) indicates greater offensive potential. León have a catastrophic away record – 78% defeats, only 0.33 goals scored on average per game, and as many as 67% of matches without a goal scored. The visitors' goal difference stands at -16, which highlights their weakness in away fixtures. Taking all these factors into account, a Pumas UNAM victory is the most likely scenario for this match.
Pumas UNAM vs León: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pumas UNAM played León in Liga MX (Mexico). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Pumas UNAM: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. León: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pumas UNAM scores 1.35 and concedes 1.45 goals per match. León scores 0.89 and concedes 1.79. League average: 2.96 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pumas UNAM 70%, León 47%. Over 2.5: Pumas UNAM 45%, León 47%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Pumas UNAM has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.24. Pumas UNAM: 11.8 shots per match, León: 11.7.
Match halves
Pumas UNAM: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.70. León: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.47.
Goals by minute
Pumas UNAM: 76-90+ (8 goals). León: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga MX: 2.96 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Pumas UNAM clearly outclass León in terms of form and effectiveness. The hosts have collected 10 points in their last five matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat), while León have only won once, conceding as many as 8 goals. Pumas' home stats show a solid average of 1.22 goals per game and a possession advantage (59%), which combined with a higher xG ratio (1.49 vs 1.17 for the visitors) indicates greater offensive potential. León have a catastrophic away record – 78% defeats, only 0.33 goals scored on average per game, and as many as 67% of matches without a goal scored. The visitors' goal difference stands at -16, which highlights their weakness in away fixtures. Taking all these factors into account, a Pumas UNAM victory is the most likely scenario for this match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Pumas UNAM | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.23 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Pumas UNAM is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Pumas UNAM · 0.8 pts / match - León
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Pumas UNAM is 52% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - Pumas UNAM · 0.89 goals / match - León
Pumas UNAM is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.45 goals / match - Pumas UNAM · 1.79 goals / match - León
Pumas UNAM scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while León keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
León scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while Pumas UNAM keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Pumas UNAM
Over / Under - León
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Pumas UNAM is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - Pumas UNAM · 1.05 pts / match - León
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pumas UNAM - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
León - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Pumas UNAM
León
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga MX).
Teams vs league
| Pumas UNAM | Liga | León | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.80 | 2.96 | ▼ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 57% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 54% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 72% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Pumas UNAM 0 - 1 - 0 León. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pumas UNAM vs León?
The Liga MX match finished Pumas UNAM 1:1 León. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pumas UNAM vs León?
Pumas UNAM score 1.35 goals per game on average and León 0.89. The Liga MX average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Pumas UNAM's matches and 47% of León's.
What form are Pumas UNAM and León in?
Over the last 5 games Pumas UNAM have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and León 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pumas UNAM vs León?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pumas UNAM vs León: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.