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Necaxa vs Monterrey Prediction, Tips & Odds

Necaxa vs Monterrey

Liga MXApertura - 2
Necaxa
#8 · Liga MX
LLLWW
2 - 1
Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes (25,500)
Monterrey
#5 · Liga MX
WLWLW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.53
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.49 (implied 66.9%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 69.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.44). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (69.4% vs 66.9%), 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 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 Win34%3.08
Draw23%3.56
Monterrey Win44%2.14
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4960.0%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6056.8%

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
6.7214.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Monterrey -0.0
1.6138%

Monterrey have been the stronger side, winning 32% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.72
14.9%
1-2
8.15
12.3%
0-1
9.61
10.5%
2-1
10.08
10.0%
2-2
10.68
9.4%
0-2
11.65
8.7%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Necaxa
-0.0
2.25
Monterrey
+0.0
1.61
Necaxa
-0.3
2.85
Monterrey
+0.3
1.87
Necaxa
-0.5
3.00
Monterrey
+0.5
2.01
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
3.053.552.181.622.251.502.40
Marathonbet
2.843.542.251.572.331.472.46
Betfair
3.203.702.051.602.301.532.45
Pinnacle
3.363.762.131.652.32
SBO
2.853.432.13
William Hill
2.803.302.101.502.30
Bet365
3.303.502.101.652.201.532.38
1xBet
2.863.542.271.572.331.472.50
Unibet
3.153.702.051.522.351.442.48
Betano
3.303.452.151.622.371.502.50
Superbet
3.203.552.121.592.251.512.40
BetVictor
3.103.702.101.582.181.502.40

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
79.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
56.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
38.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNecaxa or Draw
57%1.67
12Necaxa or Monterrey
78%1.26
X2Draw or Monterrey
66%1.34

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
Club America
32105147
WDW
2
Club Tijuana
32104137
DWW
3
Toluca
32016336
WLW
4
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
32017526
WWL
5
Monterrey
32016426
WLW
6
Cruz Azul
32017616
LWW
8
Necaxa
32015506
LWW
16
Tigres UANL
301258-31
LDL
17
Santos Laguna
300327-50
LLL
18
FC Juarez
300317-60
LLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NecaxaHome
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 4 · GA 23.00 pts/game
MonterreyAway
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 21.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NecaxaMonterrey
1.28Goals p.g.1.4
1.52Goals conceded p.g.1.44
20%Clean sheets20%
36%Win rate32%
2.8Avg goals in match2.84
1.43xG per game1.33
-0.27xGA per game0.24
51%Possession %53%
4.4Shots on target / game5.4
4.5Corners per game3.8
Necaxa
Recent Form

Necaxa have won 6 of their last 12 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Necaxa 2-1 and beat Necaxa 2-1.

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
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
17 Jul
Necaxa
2-1
Atlante FC
Liga MX
04 Jul
Atlas
0-0
Necaxa
Friendlies Clubs
9
Win
36%
4
Draw
16%
12
Lost
48%
Monterrey
Recent Form

Monterrey have won 3 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include beat Monterrey 1-2 and beat Atlas 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 6D 11L from the last 25 games (32% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: MonterreyAll competitions
09 Aug
Inter Miami
1-2
Monterrey
Leagues Cup
05 Aug
Monterrey
1-2
Orlando City SC
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Atlas
0-2
Monterrey
Liga MX
26 Jul
Necaxa
2-1
Monterrey
Liga MX
19 Jul
Monterrey
3-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
04 Jul
Atlante FC
1-1
Monterrey
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
32%
6
Draw
24%
11
Lost
44%

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 Goals1.60 (56.8%)
Both Teams Score1.49 (60%)
Value Bets
Necaxa Win3.08 (34%)
Monterrey Win2.14 (43.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.29 (43.2%)
BTTS No2.43 (40%)
Speculative
Draw3.56 (22.5%)

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 4.5 corners per match at home; Monterrey 3.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Monterrey have generated 1.33 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 32% of them. They put 5.4 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.