Pumas vs Necaxa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2026
Pumas vs Necaxa Predictions
If you agree with our verdict that Pumas will have the edge when clashing with Necaxa, then you can back the home team at -114. We’re expecting a return with this Full-Time Result bet.
This Pumas vs Necaxa betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Pumas vs Necaxa Preview
Pumas clash with Necaxa at Olimpico Universitario, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Sunday 23 August.
Pumas UNAM had a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was at home to Querétaro at Olimpico Universitario. Esteban Solari's men dominated possession with 65% of the ball and recorded three shots on target.
Club Necaxa have now been defeated in back-to-back league games. This includes losing at home to Club León by a 2-1 scoreline. The Aguascalientes club had seven shots on goal and enjoyed 60% possession, while Matias Espindola was on the scoresheet.
Pumas Won When They Last Played Rayos
Pumas haven’t lost to Necaxa in their past three games. In their last encounter, visitors Pumas secured a 1-0 win at Estadio Victoria. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in five Necaxa victories, two draws and three Pumas wins.
| Liga MX | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Pumas |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 12 |  Necaxa |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6:7 | 6 |
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 8.3 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. Pumas UNAM have had 48.3% possession and 3.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 13.1 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.5 corners.
Juninho leads the way with 4 goals, while Jordan Carrillo and Robert Morales have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Robert Morales has recorded the most assists with 3.
Club Necaxa have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 8.9 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Martin Varini's team average 51.0% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.
The top scorers have been Julian Carranza, Tomas Badaloni and Javier Ruiz, with 3 goals apiece. Juan Valencia, Alexis Pena and Francisco Mendez have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Pumas predicted lineup (3-1-4-2): Keylor Navas (GK), Tony Leone, Nathan Silva, Ruben Duarte, Pedro Vite, Rodrigo Lopez, Uriel Antuna, Victor Arteaga, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Robert Morales, Juninho.
Necaxa predicted lineup (3-4-3): Luis Jiménez (GK), Kaiky Naves, Alexis Peña, Francisco Méndez, Ricardo Monreal, Danny Leyva, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Alonso Vargas, Matías Espíndola, Juan Valencia, Javier Ruiz.
Main Match Prediction
Pumas are priced at -114 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a Liga MX win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Liga MX injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A potentially entertaining bet is going for Pumas to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +650, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Player Prop Picks
Javier Ruiz (Necaxa) is available to finish with at least one shot on goal at +102. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.
Robert Morales (Pumas) has registered six goals in his past ten Liga MX games on home soil. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +175.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 5.80 Necaxa corners in the past five games, with Pumas conceding a corner average of 6.50 in their previous ten matches. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Necaxa to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -152.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a same-game multi that incorporates Pumas to claim a victory, one or both teams drawing a blank and Javier Ruiz (Necaxa) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Pumas vs Necaxa 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.
Favourites Pumas UNAM are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Liga MX clash. The -114 about them triumphing means a 53% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Club Necaxa are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +265.
Pumas can be backed at -115 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Necaxa +0.5 are -114 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -182.
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Those interested in favourite Guillermo Martinez to find the net first can get +430, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +160.
Stats: Liga MX matches only
Pumas have gone without a win at Olimpico Universitario in the last three games. Esteban Solari's men have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
It’s now been three straight Necaxa defeats on the road. The Aguascalientes club have finished with six defeats, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
When the sides last met at Olimpico Universitario, Pumas drew 1-1 with Necaxa. We’ve seen the past 7 H2H matches at Olimpico Universitario involve three Pumas wins. There have also been three draws and one Necaxa victory.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumas Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.30 | 1.70 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Necaxa Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.00 | 1.10 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
- Liga MX: 07/03 2026 Necaxa 0 Pumas 1
- Liga MX: 11/08 2025 Pumas 1 Necaxa 1
- Liga MX: 12/01 2025 Pumas 2 Necaxa 1
- Liga MX: 14/09 2024 Necaxa 2 Pumas 0
- Liga MX: 01/02 2024 Pumas 2 Necaxa 2
- Liga MX: 28/10 2023 Necaxa 1 Pumas 0
- Liga MX: 16/02 2023 Necaxa 3 Pumas 1
- Liga MX: 17/07 2022 Pumas 1 Necaxa 0
- Liga MX: 20/03 2022 Pumas 1 Necaxa 3
- Liga MX: 18/08 2021 Necaxa 3 Pumas 0
Pumas League Stats
Necaxa League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Pumas this season are Juninho (3), Guillermo Martinez (1), Robert Morales (1)
- Top Assistors for Pumas this season are Robert Morales (3), Adalberto Carrasquilla (1), Rodrigo Lopez (1)
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Pumas vs Necaxa Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Pumas vs Rayos team news before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Liga MX lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Pumas Predicted Lineup 3-1-4-2
Necaxa Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Pumas Predicted Lineup 3-1-4-2
Necaxa Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Previous Pumas Lineups
Previous Necaxa Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Pumas Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Esteban Solari
Necaxa Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10:2 | 13 |
| 2 | Toluca | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 3 | Tijuana | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 10 |
| 4 | Monterrey | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 5 | León | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 6 | Atlas | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 7 | Pumas | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Puebla | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Querétaro | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:6 | 7 |
| 10 | Guadalajara | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 7 |
| 11 | Cruz Azul | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Necaxa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 13 | Atlante | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 5 |
| 14 | Tigres | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:10 | 4 |
| 15 | Pachuca | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:6 | 3 |
| 16 | San Luis | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:8 | 2 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:8 | 0 |
| 18 | Juárez | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3:15 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijuana | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Monterrey | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 3 | América | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 4 | León | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 5 | Necaxa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Tigres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Toluca | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 8 | Cruz Azul | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 9 | Querétaro | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 10 | Atlas | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Guadalajara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 12 | Atlante | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 13 | Puebla | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | San Luis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 15 | Pumas | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 16 | Pachuca | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 0 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Juárez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
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