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Necaxa vs Leon Prediction, Tips & Odds

Necaxa vs Leon

Liga MXApertura - 4
Necaxa
#10 · Liga MX
WLLLW
0 - 1
Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes (25,500)
Referee: L. E. Santander Aguirre
Leon
#14 · Liga MX
WWWWL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.59 (implied 62.9%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 65.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.53). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.4% vs 62.9%), 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 Necaxa to win with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Currently positioned 8th in the standings, Necaxa has shown a solid start to the season with two wins from three matches. Their goal difference stands at zero, indicating a balanced attack and defence, having scored five goals while conceding five. This early form, combined with recent performances, suggests they are finding a rhythm. In contrast, Leon sits 14th with only one win from their first three games, scoring three goals and conceding four. Their recent form shows inconsistency, with three wins in their last five matches, but two of those were losses. This shaky start may hinder their confidence as they approach this fixture, especially against a team that has demonstrated more stability. The model assigns a win probability of 42.2% for Necaxa, with a 26.8% chance of a draw and a 31.0% chance for Leon to win. There is also a 53.5% likelihood of over 2.5 goals. One caveat for Necaxa is that defensive lapses could allow Leon to exploit opportunities, potentially shifting the outcome. For a detailed breakdown of our prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team utilises an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through 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 Win40%2.56
Draw23%3.36
Leon Win37%2.56
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5959.6%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7655.9%

Combined goal output is high (2.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Necaxa 1-1 Leon
6.1516.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Necaxa -0.5
2.2834%

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

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.15
16.3%
2-1
8.82
11.4%
1-2
9.02
11.2%
0-1
9.17
11.0%
1-0
9.33
10.8%
0-0
11.20
9.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Necaxa
-0.0
1.91
Leon
+0.0
1.85
Necaxa
-0.3
2.35
Leon
+0.3
2.20
Necaxa
-0.5
2.28
Leon
+0.5
2.55
Necaxa
-1.5
5.50
Leon
+1.5
5.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Necaxa 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 Leon
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.543.552.541.802.001.622.15
Marathonbet
2.623.322.521.781.981.602.16
Betfair
2.633.402.501.732.001.572.25
Pinnacle
2.703.562.621.842.06
SBO
2.253.312.76
William Hill
2.503.102.451.602.15
Bet365
2.703.302.601.802.001.622.20
1xBet
2.603.322.541.772.001.602.19
Unibet
2.353.452.701.632.141.502.30
888Sport
2.503.102.451.751.951.602.15
Betano
2.703.452.501.802.071.602.25
BetVictor
2.633.502.501.741.941.602.20

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.1%
Over 1.5 Goals
76.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
55.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
32.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNecaxa or Draw
63%1.46
12Necaxa or Leon
77%1.29
X2Draw or Leon
60%1.48

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Leon leads 4-3)
3 Necaxa2 Draw4 Leon
11 Jul
Leon
-
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
01 Mar
Leon
2-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
03 Jan
Leon
1-2
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
Aug 25
Necaxa
0-1
Leon
Liga MX
Mar 25
Necaxa
2-1
Leon
Liga MX
Jul 24
Leon
1-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
Apr 24
Necaxa
1-2
Leon
Liga MX
Sept 23
Leon
1-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
Jan 23
Leon
2-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
Sept 22
Necaxa
3-2
Leon
Liga MX

In the last 10 matches between Necaxa and Leon, Leon has won 4 times, Necaxa has 3 wins, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several closely contested matches; only two encounters ended with a margin of more than one goal. The most recent results show a mix of outcomes, including three draws and a narrow win for Necaxa in their last meeting. Leon last won against Necaxa in January 2023, suggesting a balanced matchup where either side can claim victory on any given day.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Club America
431081710
WWDW
2
Club Tijuana
431062410
WDWW
3
Monterrey
430112579
WWLW
4
Atlas
43016519
WLWW
5
Toluca
42116337
DWLW
6
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
42117527
DWWL
10
Necaxa
32015506
LWW
14
Leon
310234-13
WLL
16
Tigres UANL
4013610-41
LLDL
17
Santos Laguna
400428-60
LLLL
18
FC Juarez
4004213-110
LLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NecaxaHome
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 4 · GA 23.00 pts/game
LeonAway
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 0 · GA 10.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NecaxaLeon
1.28Goals p.g.1.64
1.52Goals conceded p.g.1.76
20%Clean sheets16%
36%Win rate52%
2.8Avg goals in match3.4
1.29xG per game1.23
-0.40xGA per game-0.24
48%Possession %54%
4.3Shots on target / game5.3
3.9Corners per game6.5
Necaxa
Recent Form

Necaxa have won 5 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Necaxa 2-1 and beat Necaxa 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 4D 12L from the last 25 games (36% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: NecaxaAll competitions
13 Aug
New York City FC
1-2
Necaxa
Leagues Cup
09 Aug
Philadelphia Union
3-1
Necaxa
Leagues Cup
07 Aug
Chicago Fire
2-0
Necaxa
Leagues Cup
03 Aug
Toluca
3-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
26 Jul
Necaxa
2-1
Monterrey
Liga MX
04 Jul
Atlas
0-0
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
9
Win
36%
4
Draw
16%
12
Lost
48%
Leon
Recent Form

Leon have won 5 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Leon 2-3 and beat Orlando City SC 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 1D 11L from the last 25 games (52% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LeonAll competitions
12 Aug
Inter Miami
2-3
Leon
Leagues Cup
08 Aug
Orlando City SC
1-2
Leon
Leagues Cup
06 Aug
Nashville SC
0-1
Leon
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Leon
1-0
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
25 Jul
Club Tijuana
1-0
Leon
Liga MX
03 Jul
Leon
4-2
Tapatío
Friendlies Clubs
13
Win
52%
1
Draw
4%
11
Lost
44%

Lineups

Confirmed

Necaxa3-4-2-1Confirmed

4Alexis PeñaDEF
20Francisco MéndezDEF
5Kaiky NavesDEF
90Juan ValenciaFWD
10Javier RuizFWD
21Matías EspíndolaFWD
12Luis JimenezGK
8Lorenzo FaravelliMID
6Danny LeyvaMID
30Ricardo MonrealMID
88Carlos VargasMID
33Raúl MartínezDEF
15Diego OchoaDEF
27Miguel PedrozaFWD
1Christopher AndradeGK
11Juan TorresMID
99Emilio RodriguezMID
17Rogelio Cortéz PinedaMID
13Owen GonzálezMID
16Pedro PedrazaMID
14Mauro ZaletaMID

Leon4-1-4-1Confirmed

3Juan GuevaraDEF
7Iván MorenoDEF
5Sebastián VegasDEF
14Jhohan RomañaDEF
27Diber CambindoFWD
23Oscar GarcíaGK
29José RodríguezMID
16Jordi CortizoMID
20Rodrigo EcheverríaMID
6Fernando BeltránMID
13Daniel ArcilaMID
203Jesús LaraDEF
185Christopher MoraDEF
25Paul BellónDEF
4Bryan ColulaDEF
19José AlvaradoFWD
12Julio GonzálezGK
26Salvador ReyesMID
22Sebastián SantosMID
8Juan DominguezMID
35Luis ValadezMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Necaxa

No reported absences

Leon

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
Over 2.5 Goals1.76 (55.9%)
Both Teams Score1.59 (59.6%)
Value Bets
Necaxa Win2.56 (39.9%)
Leon Win2.56 (37%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.01 (44.1%)
BTTS No2.20 (40.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.36 (23.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

L. E. Santander Aguirre has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by L. E. Santander Aguirre to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Necaxa have averaged 3.9 corners per match at home; Leon 6.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Necaxa have generated 1.29 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 36% of them. They put 4.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Necaxa 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.