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Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM Prediction, Picks and Odds
Dimers' prediction and analysis for Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM in the World Cup on May 17, 2026 includes win probabilities and picks for the biggest betting markets.
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Score Summary
J. Carrillo (56')
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Match Timeline
Substitution for UNAM Pumas: P. Bennevendo replaces R. Morales
Substitution for UNAM Pumas: T. Leone replaces J. Carrillo
Substitution for UNAM Pumas: S. Trigos replaces Juninho
Substitution for Pachuca: L. Quinones replaces E. Valencia
Substitution for Pachuca: G. Alvarez replaces O. Idrissi
Substitution for UNAM Pumas: U. Rivas replaces A. Carrasquilla
Substitution for Pachuca: S. Rondon replaces C. Sanchez
R. Duarte (UNAM Pumas) cautioned
Substitution for Pachuca: A. Dominguez replaces Kenedy
Substitution for Pachuca: A. Bautista replaces V. Guzman
Kenedy (Pachuca) cautioned
Goal scored for UNAM Pumas by J. Carrillo
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Nathan Silva (UNAM Pumas) cautioned
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Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM: World Cup prediction & analysis
Dimers' Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM prediction is powered by a data-driven model built specifically for World Cup matches. The model projects how many goals each team is expected to score, then converts those projections into probabilities and picks across major betting markets.
Our coverage includes predictions, bets and odds for moneyline, over/under, double chance, both teams to score (BTTS), win to nil, and correct score.
The model factors in team attacking and defensive performance, recent form, opponent strength, tournament history, match location and expected player involvement to deliver consistent insights across every World Cup match.
Match overview
- Teams: Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup
Current betting odds
- Moneyline: Pachuca +175, Pumas UNAM +145, draw +275
- Total (Over/Under): 2.5 goals (-150/+120)
Dimers' win probabilities
- Pachuca: 28.5%
- Pumas UNAM: 46.8%
- Draw: 24.8%
These probabilities are generated using Dimers' international soccer ratings system, designed to help bettors navigate World Cup predictions with greater confidence and clarity.
Correct score
The most likely correct score for this match is Pachuca 1-1 Pumas UNAM.
Correct score projections reflect expected scoring distributions. In some cases, a team can carry a higher overall win probability while the most likely specific outcome is a narrow result or a draw.
Our prediction
Pumas UNAM is the most likely winner of this match with a win probability of 46.8%.
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Summary
Dimers' Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM prediction aims to turn World Cup chaos into clarity. Our coverage is grounded in repeatable logic, data-driven analysis, and consistent tournament-wide modeling—not headlines or hunches.
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