Necaxa vs Pumas UNAM: match statistics
Pumas UNAM presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.0 points per match and winning three games, while Necaxa obtained only 1.2 points with two victories and three defeats. The hosts have an alarming 42% loss rate at home and as many as 42% of matches without scoring a goal at their own stadium, indicating serious offensive problems. Pumas UNAM stands out with efficiency in away matches with 36% wins and just 7% of matches without scored goals, which confirms their solidity in attack. Necaxa's goal difference in home matches is just +1, while the visitors have a higher average xG (1.21) compared to xG Against (1.62), suggesting the underrated quality of their play. Taking all these factors into account, Pumas UNAM has a realistic chance of winning, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the relatively balanced history of the visitors' away matches.
Necaxa vs Pumas UNAM: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Necaxa played against Pumas UNAM in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Necaxa has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Pumas UNAM has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Necaxa scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.81. Pumas UNAM scores 1.56 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Necaxa's games and 70% of Pumas UNAM's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 48%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Necaxa has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.32 per game. Necaxa takes 14.9 shots per game, while Pumas UNAM takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Necaxa leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Pumas UNAM leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Necaxa's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Pumas UNAM, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.96 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Pumas UNAM presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.0 points per match and winning three games, while Necaxa obtained only 1.2 points with two victories and three defeats. The hosts have an alarming 42% loss rate at home and as many as 42% of matches without scoring a goal at their own stadium, indicating serious offensive problems. Pumas UNAM stands out with efficiency in away matches with 36% wins and just 7% of matches without scored goals, which confirms their solidity in attack. Necaxa's goal difference in home matches is just +1, while the visitors have a higher average xG (1.21) compared to xG Against (1.62), suggesting the underrated quality of their play. Taking all these factors into account, Pumas UNAM has a realistic chance of winning, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the relatively balanced history of the visitors' away matches.
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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 | Pumas UNAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.41 |
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.
Pumas UNAM is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Necaxa · 1.6 pts / game - Pumas UNAM
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.
Pumas UNAM is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Necaxa · 1.56 goals / game - Pumas UNAM
Pumas UNAM is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.81 goals / game - Necaxa · 1.41 goals / game - Pumas UNAM
Necaxa scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Pumas UNAM keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 meczów).
Pumas UNAM scores in 89% of games (24 of 27 meczów), while Necaxa keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 26 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 - Pumas UNAM
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.
Pumas UNAM is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Necaxa · 1.44 pts / game - Pumas UNAM
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Necaxa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Pumas UNAM - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Pumas UNAM
* 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 | Pumas UNAM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.15 | 2.96 | • 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 58% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 24% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 74% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Necaxa's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Pumas UNAM. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Necaxa vs Pumas UNAM?
The Liga MX match finished Necaxa 0:1 Pumas UNAM. 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 Pumas UNAM?
Necaxa score 1.35 goals per game on average and Pumas UNAM 1.56. The Liga MX average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Necaxa's matches and 70% of Pumas UNAM's.
What form are Necaxa and Pumas UNAM in?
Over the last 5 games Necaxa have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Pumas UNAM 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Necaxa vs Pumas UNAM?
The statistical background for Necaxa vs Pumas UNAM — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.