Necaxa (home)
- The home side are sitting 12th in the Liga MX 2026/2027 standings with six points from four games, the same tally as Cruz Azul in 11th, after a wobbly run of one win and four defeats that has been interrupted by a good 2-1 away win over New York City FC in the CONCACAF Leagues Cup 2026/2027.
- Necaxa have scored 1.67 goals per game and conceded 1.33, so both sides should get on the scoreboard and the away team have already bagged four in two.
Cruz Azul (away)
Cruz Azul arrive at Estadio Victoria on Saturday looking to rebound after back-to-back defeats against Chicago Fire and Club Tijuana and they'll have the confidence to do so against a Necaxa side that they've beaten once and drawn once with.
Head-to-Head
Necaxa lost 4-1 away against Cruz Azul in the Liga MX 2025/2026 and they have won neither of their last two home games against the visitors.
Key Players
- Matias Espindola has pitched in with two goals in his last five appearances, but the main focal point of their attack is Julian Carranza, who has scored three goals in three games in the Liga MX 2026/2027.
- Jeremy Marquez is their top scorer with two in four and makes a good anytime goalscorer pick, while Jose Paradela remains the most dangerous player on the field for Cruz Azul with four of their eight goals coming via his boots in the last five games.
Betting Insights
- With the home team in a rut, Cruz Azul come into the game as 1.84 favorites to prevail and that's probably the right order for the result, although Necaxa will surely look to spring an upset.
- The draw is available at 3.8, but we're going to take Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.5 to get some points on the board in what promises to be a lively matchup.
Prediction
But we feel Cruz Azul's superior recent form and the head-to-head record is enough for them to get the win.
