Monterrey vs Necaxa Prediction 24 August 2025
🔥 In the Mexican league, we're in for an exciting clash as Monterrey host Necaxa! Monterrey, eager to solidify their top position, aim to showcase a powerful attacking display and delight their fans. Meanwhile, Necaxa will do everything possible to snatch points on the road and improve their standing in the table. How will this encounter end? Read the prediction below!
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place in February and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Monterrey):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 4 vs 11;
- fouls: 17 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Monterrey and Necaxa:
- 38 matches played;
- home wins - 18, away wins - 7, draws - 13;
- goals scored - 58 versus 39;
- average total in the first half - 0.95, in the second half - 1.61;
- average total goals per match - 2.55.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

CF Monterrey Team Overview
The latest official match took place in Liga MX, with Monterrey as the hosts and Mazatlan as the visitors. The game ended with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Monterrey vs Mazatlan):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Monterrey prefer to maintain possession through a combination of intricate passing and swift transitions to attack. The team relies on high pressing, aiming to regain the ball in the opponent's half. In the attacking phase, Monterrey count on the individual skills of their forwards and set-piece opportunities. Their primary objective is to dominate the pitch and create as many scoring chances as possible.
Match Results: CF Monterrey

Necaxa Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Liga MX, with Necaxa playing at home against León. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Necaxa vs León):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Necaxa typically adopt a defensive strategy, focusing on disciplined defense and compact player positioning. The team aims to utilize counterattacks, swiftly moving the ball into the opponent's half. They often resort to long passes to bypass the midfield and pose a threat to the opposition's goal. Set pieces play a crucial role in their game plan, as Necaxa look to capitalize on these opportunities to convert their chances.
Match Results: Necaxa
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 38;
- First-half wins for the home team - 9; for the visitors - 1; draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 0.95;
- Today's home side averages 0.61 goals, while the visitors average 0.34.
First-half Statistics: Monterrey (home) vs Necaxa (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Wins: 1 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- Draws: 1 (50%) vs 1 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 3 vs 1.5;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 1;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 5 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.7 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1.1).
- Monterrey scores in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Necaxa concedes in the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 38;
- Home wins - 18, Away wins - 7, Draws - 13.
Statistics: Monterrey vs Necaxa
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 4 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 80% vs 20%;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 0 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 0 vs 4.
- Monterrey have won the last 7 head-to-heads in Liga MX.
- Monterrey have won 6 of their last 7 home games in Liga MX.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team averages - 1.53 goals, away team - 1.03;
- Average total goals in head-to-heads - 2.55;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 22 times; at the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Monterrey vs Necaxa
- Average tournament total: 3.4 vs 2.6;
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1.2;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 vs 0.8;
- Average second-half total: 0.6 vs 0.4;
- Monterrey: average home total in the tournament - 3;
- Necaxa: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.8) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
- Monterrey have scored under 2.5 goals at home in 12 of the last 13 head-to-head meetings.
- Monterrey have scored under 2.5 goals at home in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head meetings in Liga MX.
Corners Prediction
Monterrey: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.8; at home - 6.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; at home - 5.8.
Necaxa: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; away - 4.8.
- Necaxa have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 matches in Liga MX.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-heads - 2.9 (1.45 for home team and 1.45 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.06 (1.28 for home team and 1.78 for away team).
Monterrey: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.8; at home - 3.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; at home - 2.4.
Necaxa: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.6, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; away - 1.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 38;
- Both teams scored overall - 22 times;
- At the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Monterrey vs Necaxa
- Total matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 4;
- Monterrey's BTTS at home - 2 (100%);
- Necaxa's BTTS away - 2 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
- Monterrey's BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Necaxa's BTTS away - 5 (100%).
- Monterrey have scored and conceded at home in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Necaxa have scored and conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Necaxa have scored and conceded away in 6 of their last 7 matches in Liga MX.
Editorial Prediction
Monterrey, as one of the league leaders and showcasing excellent form at the start of the season, are clear favorites for the upcoming match. With a more balanced squad and a confident attacking game, the hosts have every chance to dominate the field and create numerous scoring opportunities. Considering Necaxa's weak defensive play and their reliance on counterattacks, we believe Monterrey can neutralize the opponent's strengths and secure all three points.