Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 11, 2025 | Estadio Olimpico Universitario | Liga MX | 01:00 GMT

Pumas UNAM and Necaxa continue what has been a pretty average start to the league campaign for both clubs. This round 4 clash gives both an opportunity to pick up some valuable points and gain momentum after disappointing starts to the campaign.

Key Betting Tip: Pumas UNAM at 2.00 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa Predicted Lineups

Pumas Predicted XI: Navas, Bennevedo, Silva, Duarte, Monroy, Barrera, Carrasquilla, Lopez, Vite, Ruvalcaba, Ayala

Necaxa Predicted XI: Unsain, Calderon De Real, Jacob, Pena, Rodriguez, Sanchez, De Buen, Rojas, Palavecino, Rosero, Badaloni

Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa Current League Standings

As mentioned before, it's been a far from ideal start to the campaign for both sides. Both teams have lost their most recent match meaning the pressure to gain 3 points here will be huge.

Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa Head-to-Head Timeline

The last meeting between the teams was in January where the Pumas came out on top with a 2-1 victory.

Head-to-Head Timeline

January 2025: Pumas UNAM 2-1 Necaxa (Liga MX)

September 2024: Necaxa 2-0 Pumas UNAM (Liga MX)

February 2024: Pumas UNAM 2-2 Necaxa (Liga MX)

October 2023: Necaxa 1-0 Pumas UNAM (Liga MX)

February 2023: Necaxa 3-1 Pumas UNAM (Liga MX)

Neither side hold a psychological advantage as recent results have varied.

Recent Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa Matches Analysis

Pumas's Last 5 Matches:

Inter Miami 3-1 Pumas UNAM (Leagues Cup)

Pumas UNAM 3-2 Atlanta United (Leagues Cup)

Pumas UNAM 1-1 Orlando City - Pumas win on penalties

Queretaro 0-2 Pumas UNAM (Liga MX)

Pumas UNAM 2-3 Pachuca (Liga MX)

Necaxa's Last 5 Matches:

Orlando City 5-1 Necaxa (Leagues Cup)

Inter Miami 2-2 Necaxa - Miami win on penalties (Leagues Cup)

Necaxa 3-1 Atlanta United (Leagues Cup)

Necaxa 1-1 Club America (Liga MX)

Necaxa 3-1 Queretaro (Liga MX)

Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyzes over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence of a home win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Necaxa win @ 2.00 - Our team of in-house betting tipster have predicted goals in this fixture.

Key Players to Watch: Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa**

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas UNAM) Since moving from Houston Dynamo at the beginning of 2025, Carrasquilla has continued to grow and progress under manager Efraín Juárez. He has contributed 5 goals and 4 assists from midfield in the best campaign of his career so far.

Agustín Palavecino (Necaxa) The Argentine midfielder has quickly become Necaxa's chief assist-maker since his move from CF Pachuca following the Club World Cup in June. He is known for his strong dribbling and passing ability, he has also been trusted with taking set-pieces which is nod to his excellent delivery of a cross.

Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa Match Facts

Referee: Guillermo Pacheco Larios - The experienced Mexican referee averages 4 yellow cards per game.

Stadium Information: Estadio Olimpico Universitario in Mexico City provides the venue for this Liga MX clash. The stadiums capacity is 58,445.

Final Prediction:

Pumas UNAM 2-1 Necaxa