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Necaxa vs Atlas Prediction, Tips & Odds

Necaxa vs Atlas

Liga MXApertura - 12
Necaxa
#17 · Liga MX
LDLLL
0 - 2
Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes (25,500)
Referee: Victor Alfonso Caceres Hernandez
Atlas
#2 · Liga MX
DWDDL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.60
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.57 (implied 63.9%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 66.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.51). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (66.4% vs 63.9%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Atlas to win this match against Necaxa, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Atlas currently sits in 6th place in the Liga MX standings, having accumulated 17 points from 10 matches. Their season has been marked by a more consistent performance compared to Necaxa, with five wins and two draws. Despite a negative goal difference of -1, Atlas has managed to score 16 goals, showing a stronger attacking capability than Necaxa. On the other hand, Necaxa is struggling at 17th position, with only 8 points from their 10 matches. Their form has been particularly concerning, with just two wins and a series of four losses in their last five matches. The team has conceded 20 goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that Atlas could exploit. With only 12 goals scored, Necaxa's attacking threats have been limited this season. The model gives Atlas a solid win probability, reflecting their superior league position and overall performance. However, a key caveat to consider is that if Necaxa can tighten their defense and capitalize on any mistakes, they could pull off an upset. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team details its in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Necaxa Win33%2.69
Draw23%3.48
Atlas Win44%2.41
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5756.8%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7152.5%

Combined goal output is high (2.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Necaxa 1-1 Atlas
6.5215.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Atlas -0.0
1.7138%

Atlas have been the stronger side, winning 36% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.52
15.4%
1-2
9.03
11.1%
0-1
9.43
10.6%
2-1
9.63
10.4%
1-0
10.16
9.9%
2-2
11.60
8.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Necaxa
-0.0
2.08
Atlas
+0.0
1.71
Necaxa
-0.5
2.52
Atlas
+0.5
2.65
Necaxa
-1.5
5.00
Atlas
+1.5
5.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Atlas are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Necaxa vs Atlas
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.793.542.251.692.081.562.24
Betfair
2.403.602.631.732.101.602.30
Pinnacle
3.033.652.331.742.18——
SBO
2.503.222.511.762.08——
William Hill
2.623.252.25——1.572.20
Bet365
2.753.502.501.702.101.572.25
1xBet
2.813.542.271.692.081.562.28
Betano
2.553.452.671.752.121.572.30
BetVictor
2.803.602.301.662.051.532.30

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
77.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
52.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
34.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNecaxa or Draw
56%1.51
12Necaxa or Atlas
77%1.27
X2Draw or Atlas
67%1.43

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Atlas leads 4-3)
3 Necaxa3 Draw4 Atlas
04 Jul
Atlas
0-0
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
17 Jan
Necaxa
0-1
Atlas
Liga MX
Dec 25
Atlas
5-3
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
Sept 25
Atlas
3-2
Necaxa
Liga MX
Feb 25
Atlas
0-4
Necaxa
Liga MX
Dec 24
Atlas
1-2
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
Nov 24
Necaxa
0-0
Atlas
Liga MX
Jan 24
Necaxa
2-1
Atlas
Liga MX
Nov 23
Atlas
0-0
Necaxa
Liga MX
Apr 23
Necaxa
1-3
Atlas
Liga MX

The head-to-head record between Necaxa and Atlas stands at 3 wins for Necaxa, 3 draws, and 4 wins for Atlas over the last 10 matches. The scorelines suggest a competitive rivalry, with several matches being closely contested, including three draws and a mix of narrow victories. Notably, Atlas has experienced more success recently, winning four of the last five encounters, including a heavy 5-3 win. Despite Necaxa's ability to secure some victories, their last win against Atlas was in February 2025, indicating a shift in momentum favoring Atlas in recent matchups.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Club America
1063122111121
DWDLW
2
Atlas
126331918121
WDWDL
3
Toluca
1162325151020
LDLWW
4
Club Queretaro
10622158720
WWDWW
5
Guadalajara Chivas
115421811719
DLDWW
6
Leon
115331512318
DWDWL
16
Atlante FC
112541217-511
LWDLD
17
Necaxa
122371525-109
LDLLL
18
FC Juarez
11119826-184
DLWLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NecaxaHome
2W0D5L
7 playedGF 8 · GA 140.86 pts/game
AtlasAway
5W0D1L
6 playedGF 13 · GA 92.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NecaxaAtlas
1.22Goals p.g.1.08
1.64Goals conceded p.g.1.31
17%Clean sheets31%
28%Win rate36%
2.86Avg goals in match2.39
1.92xG per game1.27
0.41xGA per game-0.07
49%Possession %55%
4.1Shots on target / game4.0
5.3Corners per game5.4
Necaxa
Recent Form

Necaxa have won 6 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 9. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Atlas 0-2 and lost to Club America 2-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 8D 18L from the last 36 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: NecaxaAll competitions
17 Oct
Necaxa
0-2
Atlas
Liga MX
11 Oct
CF Pachuca
3-3
Necaxa
Liga MX
28 Sept
Necaxa
2-4
Club America
Liga MX
19 Sept
Atletico San Luis
3-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
12 Sept
Necaxa
0-1
Puebla
Liga MX
06 Sept
Tigres UANL
1-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
10
Win
28%
8
Draw
22%
18
Lost
50%
Atlas
Recent Form

Atlas have won 8 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Club Tijuana 2-3 and beat Cruz Azul 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 9D 14L from the last 36 games (36% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AtlasAll competitions
11 Oct
Atlas
1-1
Guadalajara Chivas
Liga MX
26 Sept
Club Tijuana
2-3
Atlas
Liga MX
19 Sept
Atlas
1-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
06 Sept
Atlas
1-1
Atlante FC
Liga MX
29 Aug
Atlas
1-3
Club Queretaro
Liga MX
23 Aug
Cruz Azul
0-2
Atlas
Liga MX
13
Win
36%
9
Draw
25%
14
Lost
39%

Lineups

Confirmed

Necaxa

Not yet available

AtlasConfirmed

19A. FríasDEF
44J. PurataDEF
16M. ValenzuelaDEF
3J. SánchezDEF
8R. MmaeeFWD
9F. MonzónFWD
12C. VargasGK
10Luís EstevesMID
20K. ZenónMID
15Paulo RamírezMID
18E. MontielMID
13G. AguirreDEF
5J. RodríguezDEF
28M. CapassoDEF
58A. GonzálezFWD
203J. MartínFWD
22A. SánchezGK
6É. ZaldívarMID
26A. RochaMID
27V. RíosMID
23S. HernándezMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Necaxa

No reported absences

Atlas

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Both Teams Score1.57 (56.8%)
Value Bets
Necaxa Win2.69 (33.1%)
Atlas Win2.41 (43.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.71 (52.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.10 (47.5%)
BTTS No2.27 (43.2%)
Speculative
Draw3.48 (23%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Victor Alfonso Caceres Hernandez has averaged 3.0 yellow cards per match across 3 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Necaxa have averaged 5.3 corners per match at home; Atlas 5.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Atlas have generated 1.27 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 36% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Atlas player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.