Necaxa vs Puebla Prediction 20 September 2025
🔥 In the upcoming Liga MX clash, Necaxa face Puebla. Both teams are languishing at the bottom of the table, adding extra intrigue as every point becomes crucial. Who will emerge stronger in this showdown? Find out in the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place in April and ended with a scoreline of 0-1. Here's a breakdown of the comparative statistics from that encounter (Puebla were the home side):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Necaxa and Puebla:
- 30 matches played;
- home wins - 12, away wins - 9, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 35 to 28;
- average goals in the first half - 0.87, in the second half - 1.23;
- average total goals per match - 2.1.
Head-to-head statistics Necaxa - Puebla

Necaxa Team Overview
The team's last official match was part of the Liga MX tournament, with Necaxa as the home side and Juarez as the visitors. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Necaxa vs Juarez):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5.
Necaxa are facing significant challenges, sitting 16th in the league standings and unable to secure a victory in their last five outings (DLDLD). Over this stretch, they have managed to collect just two points, with their most recent match ending in a draw. In their last ten games, Necaxa have only clinched two wins, suffered five defeats, and drawn three times. Their attacking line is performing at an average level, scoring around 0.88 goals per match, as evidenced by their streak of scoring under 1.5 goals in six consecutive Liga MX games.
Match Results: Necaxa

Puebla Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Liga MX tournament (home team - Toluca, visitors - Puebla). The game ended with a scoreline of 3-1.
Here are the match statistics (Puebla vs Toluca):
- possession percentage: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Puebla are showing even weaker form, sitting at the bottom of the league table with six losses in their last eight matches (LWLWL). The team's inconsistency is highlighted by just one win during this stretch, reflecting issues both in attack and defense. They are conceding an average of more than two goals per game (2.63).
Match Results: Puebla
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 30;
- Home victories - 12, Away victories - 9, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Necaxa vs Puebla
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 1 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 13% vs 13%;
- Losses: 4 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 5 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Puebla cover a +1.5 spread in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings in Liga MX.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The home team averages - 1.17 goals, the away team - 0.93;
- Average total goals in head-to-head - 2.1;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 14 times; at the home team's ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Necaxa vs Puebla
- Average total in the tournament: 2.63 vs 3.5;
- Average goals scored: 0.88 vs 0.88;
- First half average total: 0.5 vs 0.25;
- Second half average total: 0.38 vs 0.63;
- Necaxa: home average total in the tournament - 1.25;
- Puebla: away average total in the tournament - 0.5;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.6) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Necaxa concede at home in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings in Liga MX.
- Necaxa have conceded in 12 consecutive matches.
- Necaxa have conceded in 9 consecutive matches (Liga MX).
Corners Prediction
Necaxa: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.38; at home - 5.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; at home - 5.2.
Puebla: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.5, away - 4.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.5; away - 4.29.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head - 2.54 (1.27 for the home team and 1.27 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.46 (1.13 for the home team and 1.33 for the away team).
Necaxa: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.75; at home - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.6.
Puebla: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.38, away - 2.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; away - 2.57.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 30;
- Both teams have scored overall - 14 times;
- At the home team's ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Necaxa vs Puebla
- Total matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 4;
- Necaxa's BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Puebla's BTTS away - 2 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 4;
- Necaxa's BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Puebla's BTTS away - 3 (43%).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, we anticipate a cautious match with a focus on defensive play and limited scoring opportunities. Necaxa have not been particularly prolific at home, while Puebla struggle significantly on the road. Therefore, it's reasonable to bet on under 3.5 goals. The predicted scoreline is 1-1.