Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM: match statistics
Tijuana presents an impressive disposition in home matches, where they have not lost a single encounter this season, achieving 47% wins and 53% draws. The hosts have an excellent goal difference at home (+18), scoring an average of 1.8 goals while conceding just 0.6 per match, which translates to 60% clean sheets. Pumas UNAM fares significantly worse in away matches, with a goal difference of -2, conceding an average of 1.77 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in only 15% of matches. Although the visitors are in good form over the last five matches (2.2 points per match), their defensive weaknesses on the road and Tijuana's unbeaten home streak speak for the hosts. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.42 vs 1.17), further confirming their advantage in this clash.
Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Tijuana played Pumas UNAM in Liga MX (Mexico). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Tijuana: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match. Pumas UNAM: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tijuana scores 1.52 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Pumas UNAM scores 1.56 and concedes 1.36. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tijuana 48%, Pumas UNAM 68%. Over 2.5: Tijuana 48%, Pumas UNAM 48%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Pumas UNAM has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.29. Tijuana: 11.8 shots per match, Pumas UNAM: 11.8.
Match halves
Tijuana: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.93. Pumas UNAM: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Tijuana: 46-60 (10 goals). Pumas UNAM: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga MX: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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
Tijuana presents an impressive disposition in home matches, where they have not lost a single encounter this season, achieving 47% wins and 53% draws. The hosts have an excellent goal difference at home (+18), scoring an average of 1.8 goals while conceding just 0.6 per match, which translates to 60% clean sheets. Pumas UNAM fares significantly worse in away matches, with a goal difference of -2, conceding an average of 1.77 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in only 15% of matches. Although the visitors are in good form over the last five matches (2.2 points per match), their defensive weaknesses on the road and Tijuana's unbeaten home streak speak for the hosts. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.42 vs 1.17), further confirming their advantage in this clash.
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
| Tijuana | Pumas UNAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.42 |
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 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Tijuana · 2.2 pts / match - Pumas UNAM
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.
Tijuana is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Tijuana · 1.36 goals / match - Pumas UNAM
Tijuana scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Pumas UNAM keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
Pumas UNAM scores in 88% of matches (22 of 25 matches), while Tijuana keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 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 - Tijuana
Over / Under - Pumas UNAM
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.
Tijuana is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / match - Tijuana · 1.48 pts / match - Pumas UNAM
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tijuana - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Pumas UNAM - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +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 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Tijuana
Pumas UNAM
* 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
| Tijuana | Liga | Pumas UNAM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.81 | 2.93 | • 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 57% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 24% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: Tijuana 0 - 0 - 1 Pumas UNAM. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM?
The Liga MX match finished Tijuana 1:1 Pumas UNAM. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM?
Tijuana score 1.52 goals per game on average and Pumas UNAM 1.56. The Liga MX average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Tijuana's matches and 68% of Pumas UNAM's.
What form are Tijuana and Pumas UNAM in?
Over the last 5 games Tijuana have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Pumas UNAM 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tijuana vs Pumas UNAM?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.