Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM Prediction & Picks - Leagues Cup

Prediction published on 8/6/25, 3:49 PM  by Erik Gibbs in Leagues Cup Picks

Inter Miami CF and Pumas UNAM meet on August 6 in a blockbuster Leagues Cup group-phase match that has drawn global attention. Inter Miami, the tournament’s headline team, have not disappointed so far, sitting atop their group after two games. The Herons opened their Leagues Cup campaign with a dramatic win over Atlas (reports indicate a late goal via VAR gave Miami the victory in that match).

They followed it up with a 2-2 draw against Mexico’s Necaxa, eventually winning 5-4 in a penalty shootout to secure an extra point. Those results give Miami two wins (one via shootout) out of two, effectively clinching a spot in the knockout stage. However, the Necaxa game showed that Miami can be tested: they had to come from behind and played a man down for over 70 minutes after a first-half red card. Still, under new head coach Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami have proven resilient.

This match against Pumas is their third in seven days, and Mascherano has hinted at managing player minutes – though Miami’s superstar core will surely feature at least part of the game. On the domestic side, Inter Miami have been struggling in MLS (they were near the bottom of the table earlier in the summer), but the influx of new signings and the Leagues Cup break have completely transformed the team’s outlook. They now carry a five-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Pumas UNAM come in as one of Liga MX’s storied clubs, eager to make a statement. Pumas have had a mixed Leagues Cup so far: they edged Orlando City in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, and they also faced Atlanta United in a game that tested them - Pumas managed a 1-0 victory in that contest.