Necaxa vs Monterrey: match statistics
Necaxa shows excellent form in the last five matches, earning 2.2 points per match without a defeat (3 wins, 2 draws), providing a solid foundation for this clash. The hosts are effective at their home stadium, winning 38% of home matches with only 25% losses and maintaining a positive goal difference (+4). Despite a better overall season record (11 wins), Monterrey performs significantly worse away, losing 55% of matches and holding a negative goal difference (-7). The visitors concede an average of 2.27 goals away, which is a worrying signal, especially in the context of recent form (only 1.2 points per match in the last five games). Given Necaxa's form advantage, home solidity, and Monterrey's distinct away struggles, I expect a home win, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the high scoring efficiency of both teams.
Necaxa vs Monterrey: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Necaxa played against Monterrey in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on January 14, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Necaxa has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Monterrey has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Necaxa scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.83. Monterrey scores 1.77 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 3.02 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 72% of Necaxa's games and 59% of Monterrey's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 59%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Necaxa has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.50 per game. Necaxa takes 16.4 shots per game, while Monterrey takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Necaxa leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Monterrey leads at halftime in 55% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Necaxa's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Monterrey, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 3.02 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Necaxa shows excellent form in the last five matches, earning 2.2 points per match without a defeat (3 wins, 2 draws), providing a solid foundation for this clash. The hosts are effective at their home stadium, winning 38% of home matches with only 25% losses and maintaining a positive goal difference (+4). Despite a better overall season record (11 wins), Monterrey performs significantly worse away, losing 55% of matches and holding a negative goal difference (-7). The visitors concede an average of 2.27 goals away, which is a worrying signal, especially in the context of recent form (only 1.2 points per match in the last five games). Given Necaxa's form advantage, home solidity, and Monterrey's distinct away struggles, I expect a home win, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the high scoring efficiency of both teams.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Necaxa | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Necaxa is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Necaxa · 1.2 pts / game - Monterrey
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Monterrey is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Necaxa · 1.77 goals / game - Monterrey
Monterrey is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.83 goals / game - Necaxa · 1.59 goals / game - Monterrey
Necaxa scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Monterrey keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
Monterrey scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Necaxa keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Necaxa
Over / Under - Monterrey
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Monterrey is 109% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / game - Necaxa · 1.86 pts / game - Monterrey
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Necaxa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Monterrey - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 50%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Necaxa
Monterrey
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga MX).
Teams vs league
| Necaxa | Liga | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 3.02 | ▲ 3.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 58% | • 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 56% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 23% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 73% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Necaxa's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Monterrey. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Necaxa vs Monterrey?
The Liga MX match finished Necaxa 0:2 Monterrey. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Necaxa vs Monterrey?
Necaxa score 1.50 goals per game on average and Monterrey 1.77. The Liga MX average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Necaxa's matches and 59% of Monterrey's.
What form are Necaxa and Monterrey in?
Over the last 5 games Necaxa have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Monterrey 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Necaxa vs Monterrey?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.