Necaxa vs Pumas Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Mar 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: Necaxa vs Pumas

Necaxa host Pumas at Estadio Victoria, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Friday 6 March.

The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -167 that’s available. We expect Necaxa and Pumas to both find the net.

Club Necaxa have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, Pachuca recently beat them 2-1. Martin Varini's team enjoyed 48% possession and had four shots on target, while Javier Ruiz bagged the goal.

Pumas UNAM lost when last in action. In a home game at Olimpico Universitario, they were turned over 3-2 by Deportivo Toluca. The Mexico City outfit had just 39% of the ball and recorded seven shots on goal, while Robert Morales and Alvaro Angulo found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Pumas draw 1-1 at home to Necaxa at Olimpico Universitario when the teams last went head-to-head. Necaxa have five wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with two draws and three Pumas triumphs also happening.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Pumas	9	4	4	1	17	10	7	17:10	16
15	Necaxa	9	3	0	6	11	15	-4	11:15	9

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Club Necaxa have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. The Aguascalientes club have averaged 49.7% possession and 5.7 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.8 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.

Top goalscorer Julian Carranza has found the net 3 times, with Javier Ruiz, Agustin Oliveros, Tomas Badaloni and Ricardo Monreal scoring 2 each. Franco Rossano is the top assists maker on 3.

Pumas UNAM have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 7.4 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Efrain Juarez's side average 45.3% possession, 2.7 corners in their favour and 6.5 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.

Juninho is top scorer on 4, with Robert Morales and Alvaro Angulo next on 3. Alan Medina has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Necaxa predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Luis Ezequiel Unsain (GK), Raúl Martínez, Alexis Peña, Agustín Oliveros, Ricardo Monreal, Danny Leyva, Lorenzo Faravelli, Franco Rossano, Israel Tello, Tomás Badaloni, Kevin Rosero.

Pumas predicted lineup (4-4-2): Keylor Navas (GK), Rodrigo Lopez, Nathan Silva, Ángel Azuaje, Alvaro Angulo, Alan Medina, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Pedro Vite, Jordan Carrillo, Robert Morales, Juninho.

Necaxa vs Pumas Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Necaxa vs Pumas betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to corners market advice, key prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s every reason to wager on both teams finding the net, with the BTTS Yes selection attractively priced for this Liga MX encounter. You can land -167 that both teams score a goal.

We study the Liga MX form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Necaxa vs Pumas league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Necaxa games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Necaxa games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Necaxa games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Pumas games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Pumas games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Pumas games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 games between these teams.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 62.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are picks along the same lines and they can be combined on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. In the quest for a slightly bigger price, you can take this option.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -167 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Necaxa 2 - 1 Pumas

There are betting odds of +650 that Necaxa land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tomás Badaloni to Score +260

Tomás Badaloni (Necaxa) has scored two goals in his past five Liga MX games on home soil. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +260 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Tomás Badaloni Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

Pumas Under 4.5 Corners -139

Pumas have had under 4.5 corners in six consecutive games, while the previous 10 Necaxa home matches have seen them concede an average of 4.70 corners. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Pumas to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -139.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Necaxa

Total

11.50 5.70 5.80

Home

10.30 5.60 4.70

Away

11.20 5.30 5.90

Pumas

Total

9.20 2.70 6.50

Home

9.50 4.20 5.30

Away

8.80 3.50 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-104

Necaxa Corners

Over 4.5

-167

Under 4.5

+105

Pumas Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-120

X

+650

2

+123

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Necaxa vs Pumas Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Pumas UNAM are available at betting odds of +185 to beat Club Necaxa, with their opponents trading at +133 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +245 for this Liga MX encounter.

If you want to side with Necaxa winning against Pumas, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land +102 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

+133

X

+245

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+120

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-400

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-149

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-104

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+116

There’s the chance to back Guillermo Martinez at +500 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Guillermo Martinez (Pumas)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Robert Morales (Pumas)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Julián Carranza (Necaxa)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Tomás Badaloni (Necaxa)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Jordan Carrillo (Pumas)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Danny Leyva (Necaxa)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Ricardo Monreal (Necaxa)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Kevin Rosero (Necaxa)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Kevin Gutiérrez (Necaxa)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Rogelio Cortéz (Necaxa)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Rodrigo Lopez (Pumas)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Lorenzo Faravelli (Necaxa)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Emilio Lara (Necaxa)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Cristian Calderón (Necaxa)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Necaxa have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Pumas have not lost on their travels in the past four matches. The Mexico City outfit have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

The past meeting at Estadio Victoria saw Necaxa defeat Pumas 2-0. Necaxa have won five of the past 6 H2H games at Estadio Victoria, with Pumas picking up one win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Necaxa Home Stats		3-2-5	2.30	1.10	1.20	3	7	4	6
Pumas Away Stats		3-4-3	3.40	1.50	1.90	6	4	9	1

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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