Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa | Prediction | Liga MX | 24/08

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23 Aug 2026 21:00

The kick off for the match between Pumas UNAM and Necaxa will take place at 02:00 (UK time) - Monday, 08/24 - at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario (La Casa de los Pumas). This clash of the 2026/27 Liga MX looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Club Universidad Nacional A.C. vs Club Necaxa S.A. de C.V.. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.62

1.62

Confidence

71%

Last updated: 24-08-2026

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

Our prediction is: Pumas UNAM to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Pumas UNAM is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Necaxa, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Pumas UNAM to win the first half in the half-time market.

Pumas UNAM Preview

Pumas UNAM has played 4 matches in the Liga MX so far, with 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses. This results in an average of 1.75 points per match.

In the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 17 draws, and 11 losses. Pumas UNAM's attack has scored 75 goals, 7 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.75 goals per league match and 1.63 goals per match across the entire season.

Guillermo Martínez Ayala is the team’s top scorer with 9 goals, while Adalberto Carrasquilla leads the team in assists with 6. Defensively, The Pumas has conceded 5 goals in the league (an average of 1.25) and 60 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.3 over 46 matches).

Necaxa preview

In 4 Liga MX matches, Necaxa has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game.

In the 2026/27 season, the team has 11 wins in 39 matches. The team has scored 50 goals, 6 of them in the Liga MX (an average of 1.5 goals per match), with Diber Cambindo being the team's top scorer with 14 goals and Agustín Palavecino providing 5 assists.

Defensively, The Lightning Bolts has conceded 7 goals in the league and 65 in the 2026/27 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.67 goals conceded per match.

Head to head: Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Pumas UNAM

Home

DWWLL
VS

Necaxa

Away

LLWWL

Points & Results

  • 1.75
    PPG
    1.50
  • 50%
    Wins
    50%
  • 25%
    First to Score
    25%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.75
    Scored/game
    1.50
  • 1.25
    Conceded/game
    1.75
  • 1.20
    xG
    1.74
  • 1.40
    xGA
    1.60

Trends

  • 50%
    Both Score
    100%
  • 25%
    Clean Sheet
    0%
  • 50%
    Failed to Score
    0%

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Published: 21 Aug 2026
Updated: 22 Oct 2026