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Necaxa vs Puebla Prediction, Tips & Odds

Necaxa vs Puebla

Liga MXApertura - 8
Necaxa
#13 · Liga MX
LDLDW
0 - 1
Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes (25,500)
Puebla
#7 · Liga MX
WLWLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.69
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.59 (implied 62.8%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 65.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.53). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.3% vs 62.8%), 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 Puebla to win this match against Necaxa, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Puebla currently sits in a solid sixth position in the Liga MX standings, having accumulated 10 points from their first five matches. Their season form is marked by three wins and a draw, with a goal difference of +2. The team's offensive capabilities have been evident, scoring nine goals while conceding seven, which highlights their ability to find the net while maintaining a competitive edge defensively. On the other hand, Necaxa is struggling in 12th place with only seven points from six matches. Their form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses, resulting in a negative goal difference of -3. While they have managed to score eight goals, they have also conceded eleven, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that could be exploited by Puebla's attacking players. The model output suggests a win probability of approximately 55% for Puebla, with a projected score of 2-1. A key market percentage to consider is the likelihood of Puebla winning outright. However, a caveat to this prediction is Necaxa's potential to bounce back at home, which could complicate matters for Puebla. The full method used for this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, based on 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 Win44%2.01
Draw23%3.51
Puebla Win33%3.36
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5957.1%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7153.8%

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 Puebla
6.6715.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Necaxa -0.5
1.9238%

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

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.67
15.1%
2-1
7.97
12.6%
1-0
8.39
12.0%
2-0
10.26
9.9%
1-2
10.56
9.5%
0-1
11.13
9.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.1% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Necaxa
-0.0
1.49
Puebla
+0.0
2.54
Necaxa
-0.3
1.78
Puebla
+0.3
2.95
Necaxa
-0.5
1.92
Puebla
+0.5
3.23
Necaxa
-1.5
3.75
Puebla
+1.5
6.00

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 Puebla
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.973.553.551.702.101.602.20
Marathonbet
2.003.503.401.692.111.572.22
Betfair
2.053.703.101.672.151.602.30
Pinnacle
2.073.703.571.722.20
SBO
2.063.323.091.722.13
William Hill
1.953.203.251.552.25
Bet365
2.003.753.401.672.151.622.20
1xBet
2.023.483.431.692.111.572.26
Unibet
1.943.603.401.682.121.552.20
888Sport
1.953.103.301.751.851.602.15
Betano
2.053.653.401.752.151.622.22
Superbet
2.053.503.451.822.001.692.10
BetVictor
2.003.603.401.652.071.552.25

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
77.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
53.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
34.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNecaxa or Draw
67%1.29
12Necaxa or Puebla
77%1.26
X2Draw or Puebla
56%1.75

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Necaxa leads 5-2)
5 Necaxa3 Draw2 Puebla
14 Mar
Puebla
0-0
Necaxa
Liga MX
Sept 25
Necaxa
1-0
Puebla
Liga MX
Apr 25
Puebla
0-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
Jul 24
Necaxa
4-1
Puebla
Liga MX
Jan 24
Puebla
1-2
Necaxa
Liga MX
Oct 23
Necaxa
1-2
Puebla
Liga MX
Apr 23
Necaxa
1-1
Puebla
Liga MX
Aug 22
Puebla
2-2
Necaxa
Liga MX
Apr 22
Puebla
0-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
Oct 21
Necaxa
0-1
Puebla
Liga MX

In the last 10 matches between Necaxa and Puebla, Necaxa has won 5 times, there have been 3 draws, and Puebla has won 2 times. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several closely contested matches evidenced by four games ending in draws or by a single goal margin. Notably, there have been both narrow wins and a heavier defeat for Puebla, which lost 4-1 in one fixture. Puebla's last victory over Necaxa was in 2023, suggesting a recent competitive balance, but overall, Necaxa holds a slight edge in this head-to-head record.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Guadalajara Chivas
8521156917
WWDWW
2
Toluca
75111761116
WWWDW
3
Club America
7511156916
LWWWW
4
Cruz Azul
85031614215
WWWLL
5
Club Queretaro
7412107313
WWLDW
6
Club Tijuana
7412108213
LWLWD
7
Puebla
7412109113
WLWWD
13
Necaxa
8224913-48
LDLDL
16
Atletico San Luis
7133813-56
LWDLD
17
Santos Laguna
8116613-74
WLDLL
18
FC Juarez
8008423-190
LLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NecaxaHome
2W0D3L
5 playedGF 6 · GA 81.20 pts/game
PueblaAway
3W0D2L
5 playedGF 6 · GA 61.80 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NecaxaPuebla
1.19Goals p.g.1.1
1.45Goals conceded p.g.1.76
19%Clean sheets21%
32%Win rate28%
2.65Avg goals in match2.86
2.00xG per game0.89
0.42xGA per game-0.46
50%Possession %42%
4.6Shots on target / game4.1
5.2Corners per game4.9
Necaxa
Recent Form

Necaxa have won 6 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Puebla 0-1 and lost to Cruz Azul 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 7D 14L from the last 31 games (32% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: NecaxaAll competitions
12 Sept
Necaxa
0-1
Puebla
Liga MX
06 Sept
Tigres UANL
1-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
29 Aug
Necaxa
1-3
Cruz Azul
Liga MX
24 Aug
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
13 Aug
New York City FC
1-2
Necaxa
Leagues Cup
09 Aug
Philadelphia Union
3-1
Necaxa
Leagues Cup
10
Win
32%
7
Draw
23%
14
Lost
45%
Puebla
Recent Form

Puebla have won 4 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 12. Their recent away fixtures include beat Puebla 0-1 and lost to Club America 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 5D 16L from the last 29 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: PueblaAll competitions
12 Sept
Necaxa
0-1
Puebla
Liga MX
30 Aug
Club America
2-0
Puebla
Liga MX
23 Aug
Puebla
3-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
13 Aug
San Diego
3-2
Puebla
Leagues Cup
10 Aug
Austin
3-0
Puebla
Leagues Cup
07 Aug
Portland Timbers
5-2
Puebla
Leagues Cup
8
Win
28%
5
Draw
17%
16
Lost
55%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Necaxa

No reported absences

Puebla

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 Score1.59 (57.1%)
Value Bets
Necaxa Win2.01 (44.3%)
Puebla Win3.36 (33%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.71 (53.8%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.09 (46.2%)
BTTS No2.21 (42.9%)
Speculative
Draw3.51 (22.7%)

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; Puebla 4.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.1 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Necaxa have generated 2.00 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 32% of them. They put 4.6 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.