Necaxa vs Monterrey Prediction, Tips & Odds

Necaxa vs Monterrey

Liga MXApertura - 2
Necaxa
#7 · Liga MX
WDWWL
VS
Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes (25,500)
Monterrey
#4 · Liga MX
WDWLW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.47 (implied 68.2%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 70.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.41). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.7% vs 68.2%), 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 against Monterrey, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Necaxa has shown resilience in their recent matches, managing two wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last five outings. This level of form suggests a competitive edge, particularly as they look to capitalize on home advantage at Estadio Victoria. On the other hand, Monterrey has struggled in their recent fixtures, with a form that includes two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. This inconsistency could hinder their ability to mount a strong challenge against a determined Necaxa side. The model indicates a win probability of around 55% for Necaxa, with the projected score reinforcing their status as the favourites. However, one caveat is that if Monterrey can find their rhythm and exploit any defensive lapses from Necaxa, they could turn the tide. The full method behind this prediction, which utilizes expected goals and actual results data, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as provided by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

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 Win39%2.93
Draw22%3.59
Monterrey Win39%2.18
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4760.4%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5657.1%

Combined goal output is high (2.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Necaxa 1-1 Monterrey
6.9214.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
Monterrey -0.0
1.6333%

Monterrey have been the stronger side, winning 29% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.92
14.5%
1-2
8.44
11.9%
2-1
9.98
10.1%
0-1
10.18
9.9%
2-2
10.38
9.7%
0-2
12.25
8.3%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.5% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Necaxa
-0.0
2.21
Monterrey
+0.0
1.63
Necaxa
-0.3
2.65
Monterrey
+0.3
1.93
Necaxa
-0.5
2.70
Monterrey
+0.5
2.14
Necaxa
-1.5
6.00
Monterrey
+1.5
3.75

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Monterrey 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 Monterrey
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
3.053.502.181.572.381.452.55
Marathonbet
2.843.542.251.572.331.472.46
Betfair
3.003.802.101.502.40——
Pinnacle
3.053.902.141.572.42——
SBO
2.623.382.21————
William Hill
2.803.402.10——1.442.45
Bet365
3.253.602.101.572.351.502.50
1xBet
2.863.542.271.572.331.472.50
Unibet
2.883.602.231.552.301.452.45
Betano
3.003.652.201.602.401.502.50
BetVictor
2.903.602.151.542.261.452.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
80.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
57.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
39.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNecaxa or Draw
61%1.62
12Necaxa or Monterrey
78%1.26
X2Draw or Monterrey
62%1.37

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Monterrey leads 9-1)
1 Necaxa0 Draw9 Monterrey
14 Jan
Necaxa
0-2
Monterrey
Liga MX
Aug 25
Monterrey
3-0
Necaxa
Liga MX
Feb 25
Monterrey
1-0
Necaxa
Liga MX
Jul 24
Necaxa
0-1
Monterrey
Liga MX
Apr 24
Necaxa
2-5
Monterrey
Liga MX
Nov 23
Monterrey
3-0
Necaxa
Liga MX
Feb 23
Monterrey
2-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
Aug 22
Necaxa
1-2
Monterrey
Liga MX
Jan 22
Necaxa
0-4
Monterrey
Liga MX
Oct 21
Monterrey
0-1
Necaxa
Liga MX

In the last ten matches between Necaxa and Monterrey, Necaxa has won once, while Monterrey has won nine times, resulting in a dominant head-to-head record for Monterrey. The scorelines indicate a pattern of heavy defeats for Necaxa, with Monterrey winning by margins of three or more goals on multiple occasions, including a notable 4-0 victory. Additionally, there have been no draws in this period, showcasing a clear advantage for Monterrey. Necaxa's sole victory came in October 2021, highlighting their struggles to find success against Monterrey in recent encounters.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
CF Pachuca
11003033
W
2
Club Tijuana
11003123
W
3
Toluca
11002023
W
4
Monterrey
11003213
W
5
Cruz Azul
11003213
W
6
Atlas
11003213
W
7
Necaxa
11002113
W
16
Tigres UANL
100113-20
L
17
Guadalajara Chivas
100102-20
L
18
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
100103-30
L

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NecaxaHome
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 2 · GA 13.00 pts/game
MonterreyAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0— pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NecaxaMonterrey
1.33Goals p.g.1.38
1.38Goals conceded p.g.1.48
24%Clean sheets19%
38%Win rate29%
2.71Avg goals in match2.86
1.14xG per game1.06
-0.20xGA per game0.13
51%Possession %52%
3.3Shots on target / game4.6
5.2Corners per game4.3
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 Atlante FC 2-1 and beat Monarcas 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 4D 9L from the last 21 games (38% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: NecaxaAll competitions
17 Jul
Necaxa
2-1
Atlante FC
Liga MX
04 Jul
Atlas
0-0
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
01 Jul
Correcaminos Uat
3-6
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
20 Jun
Necaxa
1-0
Monarcas
Friendlies Clubs
27 Apr
Cruz Azul
4-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
23 Apr
Necaxa
0-0
Guadalajara Chivas
Liga MX
8
Win
38%
4
Draw
19%
9
Lost
43%
Monterrey
Recent Form

Monterrey have won 1 of their last 10 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Atlante FC 1-1 and beat Cancún 1-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 6D 9L from the last 21 games (29% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: MonterreyAll competitions
19 Jul
Monterrey
3-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
04 Jul
Atlante FC
1-1
Monterrey
Friendlies Clubs
21 Jun
Cancún
1-4
Monterrey
Friendlies Clubs
26 Apr
Santos Laguna
3-0
Monterrey
Liga MX
22 Apr
Monterrey
2-1
Puebla
Liga MX
19 Apr
Monterrey
1-3
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
6
Win
29%
6
Draw
29%
9
Lost
43%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Necaxa

No reported absences

Monterrey

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 Goals1.56 (57.1%)
Both Teams Score1.47 (60.4%)
Value Bets
Necaxa Win2.93 (38.5%)
Monterrey Win2.18 (39.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.35 (42.9%)
BTTS No2.50 (39.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.59 (22.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Necaxa have averaged 5.2 corners per match at home; Monterrey 4.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Monterrey have generated 1.06 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 29% of them. They put 4.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Monterrey 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.