Necaxa vs Puebla Prediction 12 September 2026
🔊 The match between Necaxa and Puebla stands out for several statistical features. Both sides are in mid-table and still in the hunt for a play-off place: the hosts are two points off, while the visitors already sit ninth. Both teams have been inconsistent in recent matches, which shows in their results as well as their scoring and conceding numbers. The key contrast is Puebla's slightly more reliable attack against Necaxa's noticeably vulnerable defence.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official meetings between Necaxa and Puebla, the two sides have faced each other 32 times. The hosts have won 13, the visitors 9, with 10 draws. In terms of goals, Necaxa have the edge - 36 against 28 for Puebla. On average, 0.84 goals are scored in the first half and 1.16 in the second, giving an overall match average of 2 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Necaxa - Puebla
Necaxa Team Overview
Necaxa's form has been inconsistent of late: just two wins from their last five matches, with one draw and three defeats. Looking at a longer run of ten games, they have lost more often than not - five defeats against only three wins. They are averaging 1.2 goals scored per game and a fairly high 1.8 conceded, with the defence giving way regularly. Their league position means they need points, as the gap to the play-off places is small, but their current numbers make it hard to expect a confident run without improvements at the back.
Match Results: Necaxa
Puebla Team Overview
Puebla have been slightly more productive in front of goal, averaging around 1.4 goals per game over their last ten matches, though their defensive problems are even more pronounced - opponents have been scoring an average of more than twice per game against them (2.2). Three wins from their last six games suggest a certain attacking threat, even if the defensive lapses have been a regular feature. Staying in the play-off places remains a key motivation for Puebla, but their openness at the back leads to plenty of dangerous moments at both ends.
Match Results: Puebla
Total Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Under 3.5 has landed in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between Necaxa and Puebla, pointing to a frequent pattern of low-scoring results in this fixture. The seasonal scoring averages for both sides also give little indication of a high-scoring game: Necaxa average 1.29 goals scored and 1.71 conceded, while Puebla average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded. This supports the expectation of a relatively modest goal tally here. The bet is Total Goals - Under 3.5 at odds of 1.46*.
Corners Prediction
In 6 of their last 7 away matches, Puebla have been involved in games where the total corners exceeded 9.5, suggesting the team tends to generate a high volume of corners on the road. On top of that, in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings away from home, Puebla have taken more than 3.5 corners, which further supports their activity in this area. Our pick: Total Corners - Over 9.5 at odds of 1.91*.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
In 10 of Necaxa's last 11 matches, both teams have scored, pointing to a consistent pattern of goals at both ends. The average goals conceded per match also remains fairly high for both sides: Necaxa are giving up 1.71 per game, Puebla 1.5. These figures support the likelihood of both teams getting on the scoresheet in the upcoming fixture. The pick is Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.62*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely outcomes are: 1-1 (10.53%), 1-0 (10.16%) and 2-1 (8.46%). The first option - a 1-1 draw - has the highest probability of the three. The gap between the probabilities is fairly small, which points to a potentially tight contest.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
Safe Bet
Necaxa have scored in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings with Puebla, which points to a good chance of them finding the net in the upcoming match. The team are also averaging 1.29 goals per game this season, and 1.5 at home. The pick is Necaxa to Score: Yes at 1.16*.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
These are two sides with clear competitive motivation: Necaxa need to close the gap to the play-off places, while Puebla are looking to establish themselves among the league leaders at the halfway point of the season. Both teams regularly trade goals - a trend backed up by the home statistics of the hosts, with 10 of their 11 home matches ending with both sides scoring. Defences on both ends continue to make errors almost every round, which their average goals-conceded figures only underline. Taking the current trend into account, the editorial selection is Both Teams to Score - Yes.
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