Pumas UNAM vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Concacaf Champions Cup 2025

Mexico gears up to host the Vancouver-based outfit.

The Quarter Final fixtures of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 take us to the Estadio Olimpico Stadium as Pumas UNAM and Vancouver Whitecaps lock horns in a thrilling clash.

Vancouver Whitecaps currently find themselves positioned at the top of the MLS table in the Western Conference. They have lost only a single game in the seven matches they have played so far. When it comes to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final fixture, they are coming off a 1-1 draw in the first leg.

They would be keen to take a decisive lead in the next game. It will help them make it to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

With an own goal from Nathanael Da Silva in the 71st minute, the Mexican outfit equalised in the 87th minute to end the match in a draw. Despite being away from home, Vancouver will be keen to silence the home crowd of the Mexican outfit and grab a win.

Talking about Club Universidad Nacional, they are positioned 10th. Their performance has not been impressive at all, as they have lost seven games out of the 14 matches they have played so far. They also have a negative goal difference.

Their recent form has also not been impressive, as they lost matches against teams like Cruz Azul and Monterrey. They will be keen to make the most of their home advantage and shift their energy and momentum to secure a win against Vancouver in the next game.

Kick-off: 

• Location: Mexico City, Mexico
• Stadium: Estadio Olimpico Stadium
• Date: Thursday, 10 April
• Kick-off Time: 8:00 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form: 

Pumas UNAM (in all competitions): L-D-W-L-D

Vancouver (in all competitions): W-D-D-L-W

Players to watch :

Adalberto Carasquilla (Pumas UNAM)

Adalberto Carrasquilla, the 26-year-old Panamanian midfielder from Panama City, has plied his trade with teams like Cartagena and Houston Dynamo before moving to UNAM, where he has made 10 appearances and scored a single goal so far.

He has also represented the Panama national team 65 times and scored three goals. He was part of the Houston Dynamo outfit that won the US Open Cup in 2023. He will be looking forward to helping the home side play an entertaining brand of football when they take on the Vancouver outfit in the next game.

Congratulations to Coco Carasquilla on being named @concacaf Player of the Year! An incredible honor. We’re proud to have you representing MLS on the international stage. pic.twitter.com/PDnAWqIPWj

— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) October 24, 2024

Brian White (Vancouver)

Brian White, the 29-year-old American footballer from Flemington, has plied his trade with teams like the New York Red Bulls before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2021. Since then, he has made a century of appearances and scored 48 goals.

He has also represented the United States international team four times. His debut goal came recently against Costa Rica in a friendly match, where the US thrashed the Costa Rican outfit by a score of 3-0 in Orlando. He will be looking forward to helping Vancouver Whitecaps make it to the semifinals with his goal-scoring prowess.

Brian White's on fire and MLS defences are terrified.His opener for @whitecapsfc today, courtesy of @residualimage #VWFC #MLS #VANvCOL pic.twitter.com/R58mEuWdzs

— AFTN (@aftncanada) April 6, 2025

Match facts

• Pumas UNAM won one of their last five matches.
• They are coming after a draw in the first leg.
• Whitecaps won two of their last five matches.

Pumas UNAM vs Whitecaps: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Whitecaps to win the match
• Tip 2 – David Malan to score first
• Tip 3 – Pumas UNAM 0-2 Whitecaps

Injury and team news

UNAM have a fully fit and available squad in the upcoming game.

The visitors are set to miss Sam Adekugbe in the next game.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 02

UNAM won – 01

Whitecaps won – 00

Draws – 01

Predicted lineup

Pumas UNAM predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Padilla (GK); Bennevendo, Natan, Magallan, Duarte; Caicedo, Trigos; Quispe, Carrasquilla, Ergas; Martinez

Vancouver predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Takaoka (GK); Ocampo, Blackmon, Veselinovic, Johnson; Berhalter, Cubas, Vite; Sabbi, White, Ahmed

Match prediction

We expect the away side to get the better of the Mexican outfit for the very first time. They would be pushing for a lead as early as possible in the next game.

Prediction: Pumas UNAM 0-2 Vancouver

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

US – fubo TV

Mexico – tubo Mexico

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