Liga MX
Necaxa vs Cruz Azul
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 02:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes
Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Stats - Liga MX 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Necaxa vs Cruz Azul carries real history into this round of the Liga MX.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes, 02:00 (UK time).
Read the Necaxa vs Cruz Azul prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Necaxa vs Cruz Azul
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Necaxa vs Cruz Azul call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Cruz Azul the side to beat, with roughly 27% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga MX odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Necaxa Preview
Necaxa reach this fixture 5 match into their Liga MX. Here is where Los Rayos stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.4 points per game
7 scored, at 1.4 a game
8 conceded, at 1.6 a game
Los Rayos, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Julián Carranza, 4 goals
Most assists: Francisco Javier Méndez Lara, 1 assists
Recent results — Necaxa
23/08/2026 21:00
17/08/2026 21:00
02/08/2026 21:05
26/07/2026 19:00
16/07/2026 21:00
Cruz Azul: how they are travelling
Cruz Azul come in 5 matches into their Liga MX.
Here is what La Máquina have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost
1.2 points per game
8 scored, at 1.6 a game
10 conceded, at 2 a game
La Máquina, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ángel Jeremy Márquez Castañeda, 2 goals
Most assists: Carlos Alberto Rodríguez Gómez, 2 assists
Recent results — La Máquina
22/08/2026 23:00
16/08/2026 23:00
01/08/2026 23:00
21/07/2026 21:00
17/07/2026 21:00
The head-to-head favours Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul have generally come out ahead of Los Rayos in their recent meetings.
From 22 match(es):
Cruz Azul: 10 win(s)
Necaxa: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Necaxa vs Cruz Azul prediction.
Form comparison Necaxa vs Cruz Azul
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Necaxa
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 2.04 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.2 | 2.51 |
Away Team
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.2 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 3.33 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.33 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.16 | 2.22 | 2.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.29 | 1.35 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Necaxa vs Cruz Azul
Match: Necaxa vs Cruz Azul
Competition: Liga MX
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 02:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes
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Stats
The statistics for Los Electricistas vs Los Celestes that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.3
League: 2.91
Both Teams to Score
90%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
80%
League: 57%
Cards
4.4
League: 4.13
Corners
12.2
League: 10.69
Home Team
Necaxa
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 2.04 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.2 | 2.51 |
Away Team
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.2 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 3.33 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.33 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.16 | 2.22 | 2.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.29 | 1.35 |
Corners
10.2 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Cruz Azul received +6% more corners than Necaxa in the Liga MX
10.8 / Match
Pumas UNAM
(4)
León
(7)
Toluca
(2)
Monterrey
(4)
Atlante
(11)(9)
Atlas
(6)
Tijuana
(7)
Atlante
(7)
Puebla
(4)
Atlético San Luis
Cards
2.6 / Match
+44% Cards / Match
Necaxa received +44% more cards than Cruz Azul in the Liga MX
1.8 / Match
Pumas UNAM
(2)
León
(2)
Toluca
(3)
Monterrey
(2)
Atlante
(1)(0)
Atlas
(4)
Tijuana
(2)
Atlante
(2)
Puebla
(1)
Atlético San Luis
Goals Scored
1.4 / Match
+14%
Cruz Azul is +14% better in terms of goals scored
1.6 / Match
Pumas UNAM
(1)
León
(1)
Toluca
(1)
Monterrey
(2)
Atlante
(2)(0)
Atlas
(1)
Tijuana
(2)
Atlante
(2)
Puebla
(3)
Atlético San Luis
Goals Conceded
1.6 / Match
+20%
Cruz Azul condeded +20% more goals than Necaxa
2 / Match
Pumas UNAM
(1)
León
(2)
Toluca
(3)
Monterrey
(1)
Atlante
(1)(2)
Atlas
(2)
Tijuana
(3)
Atlante
(1)
Puebla
(2)
Atlético San Luis
Liga MX Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
América
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 2 |
Atlas
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 3 |
Toluca
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| 4 |
Guadalajara
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 5 |
Puebla
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 |
Tijuana
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 7 |
Monterrey
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 8 |
León
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 9 |
Pumas UNAM
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 10 |
Querétaro
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Necaxa
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Cruz Azul
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 13 |
Atlante
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 14 |
Pachuca
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 15 |
Tigres UANL
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 16 |
Atlético San Luis
|
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 17 |
Santos Laguna
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Juárez
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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