Necaxa vs Pumas Prediction
💫 In the upcoming Liga MX round, Necaxa will face off against UNAM Pumas. These teams come into the match in contrasting form. Necaxa, sitting 15th in the standings, have been inconsistent at home, securing two wins and suffering three defeats in their last five matches. Meanwhile, UNAM Pumas, positioned fifth, display more stable form with three victories and a draw over the same span. Read the prediction for their clash below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Let's take a look at the comparative stats from that encounter (home team - UNAM Pumas):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Necaxa and UNAM Pumas:
- 35 matches played;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 12, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 47 for the home side, 41 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.09, second half - 1.43;
- average total goals per match - 2.51.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Necaxa Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Liga MX, with Pachuca as the home team and Necaxa as the visitors. The game concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Necaxa vs Pachuca):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 8 vs 8;
- fouls: 14 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 9.
Necaxa are struggling defensively this season, conceding an average of 1.81 goals per match. However, they know how to leverage their home advantage to get results-evidenced by their record of avoiding defeat in eight of their last nine head-to-head encounters with Pumas UNAM at home. They average 1.35 goals per game. Despite fluctuations in form, home games remain a crucial element of their strategy.
Match Results: Necaxa

Pumas UNAM Team Overview
The last official match saw the current visitors competing in the Liga MX tournament (home team - UNAM Pumas, visitors - Toluca). The match concluded with a 2-3 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (UNAM Pumas vs Toluca):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 14;
- fouls: 7 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 8.
UNAM Pumas head into this match following a series of strong away performances. With five wins and three draws in their last ten outings, the team is clearly in a good mindset when playing away from home. Their average scoring rate of 1.56 goals per game, coupled with an average concession rate of 1.41, highlights their ability to compete effectively on both the offensive and defensive fronts.
Match Results: Pumas UNAM
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 12, draws - 10.
- Pumas UNAM won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 games (Liga MX).
- Pumas UNAM won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games.
- Pumas UNAM won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.34, the guests - 1.17;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.51;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Necaxa vs Pumas UNAM
- average total in the tournament: 3.15 vs 2.96;
- average total goals scored: 1.35 vs 1.56;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.62 vs 0.89;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.73 vs 0.67;
- Necaxa: average total at home in the tournament - 1.25;
- Pumas UNAM: average total away in the tournament - 1.57;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.8 (away - 1.6).
- Pumas UNAM have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 away games against Necaxa.
Prediction on corners
Necaxa: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.12; at home field - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 5.5.
Pumas UNAM: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.11, away - 3.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 1.8.
- Necaxa have taken under 5.5 corners in 14 of last 15 games against Pumas UNAM.
- Necaxa have taken under 5.5 corners in 12 of last 13 games against Pumas UNAM (Liga MX).
- Necaxa have taken under 5.5 corners in 7 of last 8 home games against Pumas UNAM.
- Necaxa have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games against Pumas UNAM (Liga MX).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.38 (1.69 for home team and 1.69 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.57 (1.88 for home team and 1.69 for away team).
Necaxa: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5; at home - 2.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.25.
Pumas UNAM: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.48, away - 3.07;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
- Pumas UNAM have scored and conceded in 13 of last 14 away games.
- Pumas UNAM have scored and conceded in 11 of last 12 away games (Liga MX).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (26/249, 10.4%);
- Necaxa at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:1 (3/12, 25%);
- Pumas UNAM away most often play: 1:1 (4/14, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.99% (odds 6.5)
2:1 - 8.02% (odds 10)
1:0 - 7.75% (odds 9.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering betting market trends, the most reasonable prediction is to bet on both teams to score. This is supported by the fact that UNAM Pumas frequently both score and concede on the road (in 13 of their last 14 games). Additionally, both the visitors and the hosts are in dire need of a win, so an attacking game is expected. A 1-1 scoreline is possible.