Necaxa (home)
- Necaxa have won 2 and lost 2 of their 4 home games in Liga MX 2026/2027, averaging 1.50 goals per game.
- Martín Varini took over at Necaxa on 8 December 2025.
- Varini's preferred shape is a three-at-the-back system and his philosophy is to play the ball forwards, transitioning quickly and getting numbers forward.
Puebla (away)
- Gerardo Espinoza took over on 1 July 2026 and uses a compact 4-2-3-1 formation.
- Eduardo Mustre has been their most lethal weapon in the final third.
Head-to-Head
The visitors have failed to win either of their last 2 away games against Necaxa .
Key Players
- Julian Carranza is Necaxa's top scorer in Liga MX 2026/2027 with four in five.
- Eduardo Mustre has hit three in six and four of Puebla's seven in their last five.
Betting Insights
- Necaxa are the favourites at 2.05.
- Puebla are at 3.3 and the draw is 3.6.
Prediction
- The contrast in styles should make for a chess match in possession but when Necaxa's press breaks the game opens up and both clubs should be able to fashion some chances.
- The home team sit 13th on eight points from seven games while Puebla are 8th on ten from six.
- We predict a 2-1 win for Necaxa.