Liga MX
Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 02:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa Prediction & Stats - Liga MX 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa carries real history into this round of the Liga MX.
The two sides meet on 24/08 (Monday) at Estadio Olímpico de Universitario, 02:00 (UK time).
Read the Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 22-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Pumas UNAM the side to beat, with roughly 48% 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.
Pumas UNAM Preview
Pumas UNAM reach this fixture 4 match into their Liga MX. Here is where Pumas stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.75 points per game
7 scored, at 1.75 a game
5 conceded, at 1.25 a game
Pumas, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Juninho, 3 goals
Most assists: Robert Morales, 3 assists
Recent results — Pumas UNAM
16/08/2026 14:00
31/07/2026 23:00
21/07/2026 23:05
18/07/2026 19:00
24/05/2026 21:00
Necaxa: how they are travelling
Necaxa come in 4 matches into their Liga MX.
Here is what Los Rayos have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1.5 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Los Rayos, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Julián Carranza, 3 goals
Most assists: Francisco Javier Méndez Lara, 1 assists
Recent results — Los Rayos
17/08/2026 21:00
02/08/2026 21:05
26/07/2026 19:00
16/07/2026 21:00
26/04/2026 21:05
The head-to-head favours Necaxa
Necaxa have generally come out ahead of Pumas in their recent meetings.
From 23 match(es):
Necaxa: 9 win(s)
Pumas UNAM: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa prediction.
Form comparison Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Pumas UNAM
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.33 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Away Team
Necaxa
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.33 | 3 |
| 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
|
1.74 | 2.04 | 0.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.2 | 2.8 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Pumas UNAM win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking Pumas UNAM or draw is a strong option here.
With Pumas UNAM’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against Necaxa. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.74 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
Fixture information - Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa
Match: Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa
Competition: Liga MX
Date: Monday, 24/08/2026
Kick-off: 02:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
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Stats
The statistics for Universitarios vs Los Electricistas that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.13
League: 2.83
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
88%
League: 60%
Cards
3.75
League: 4.28
Corners
10
League: 10.75
Home Team
Pumas UNAM
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.33 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Away Team
Necaxa
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.33 | 3 |
| 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
|
1.74 | 2.04 | 0.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.2 | 2.8 |
Corners
8 / Match
+22% Corners / Match
Necaxa received +22% more corners than Pumas UNAM in the Liga MX
9.75 / Match
Querétaro
(6)
Juárez
(0)
Toluca
(1)
Pachuca
(9)(7)
León
(2)
Toluca
(4)
Monterrey
(11)
Atlante
Cards
1 / Match
+175% Cards / Match
Necaxa received +175% more cards than Pumas UNAM in the Liga MX
2.75 / Match
Querétaro
(1)
Juárez
(1)
Toluca
(1)
Pachuca
(1)(2)
León
(3)
Toluca
(2)
Monterrey
(1)
Atlante
Goals Scored
1.75 / Match
+17%
Pumas UNAM is +17% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Querétaro
(0)
Juárez
(5)
Toluca
(2)
Pachuca
(0)(1)
León
(1)
Toluca
(2)
Monterrey
(2)
Atlante
Goals Conceded
1.25 / Match
+29%
Necaxa condeded +29% more goals than Pumas UNAM
1.75 / Match
Querétaro
(0)
Juárez
(1)
Toluca
(1)
Pachuca
(3)(2)
León
(3)
Toluca
(1)
Monterrey
(1)
Atlante
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 |
Tijuana
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Toluca
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| 4 |
Monterrey
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
León
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Atlas
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 7 |
Pumas UNAM
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 8 |
Puebla
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 9 |
Guadalajara
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 10 |
Querétaro
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Cruz Azul
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Necaxa
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Atlante
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 14 |
Tigres UANL
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 15 |
Pachuca
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
Atlético San Luis
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Santos Laguna
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Juárez
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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