- Juarez FC and Necaxa are without a clean sheet in the last three matches
- Both teams have won two of the last four against each other
- They both have a one-goal margin from the last four games.
Liga MX Apertura Week 4
We are entering the fourth week out of 17 weeks of the 2022 Liga MX Apertura season, and as a result, we can see the league heating up. Some teams are still unbeaten, while a few are yet to get a win this season.
Nexaca Against FC Juarez Matchup Expectations
This preview focuses on the game between Necaxa and FC Juarez, two teams with one win each. They are both struggling to find a good form.
However, one has a better record than the other so far. As they continue to play, we expect them to find a way to increase their odds of getting into the top zones.
As we prepare for this exciting match, let’s look at the odds, Liga MX stats, information about the game and teams, and our pick.
Necaxa vs. FC Juarez Odds
Necaxa | Draw | FC Juarez |
-120 | +230 | +350 |
Even though FC Juarez is currently having a slightly better season, Necaxa is the favorite to win this match according to the odds from most top bookmakers. With a -120 odds, the team is the clear favorite, and from their stats, the team wins about 71% of matches when assigned these odds.
Liga MX Moneyline
FC Juarez has minuscule odds on the moneyline market because sportsbooks do not expect them to win the game. With a +350 odds, the team has a 22% chance of winning based on mathematics.
However, the team has won 25% of matches with the same Liga MX odds. Therefore, they’ve done better than expected.
Necaxa also does better than their expected chances of winning because with a -120 odds, the expected chance of them winning is 55%, but they’ve won 71% of the time.
Necaxa vs. FC Juarez Information
- Competition: Liga MX Apertura 2022 Season: Necaxa vs. FC Juarez
- Location of the game: Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes
- Time: Friday, 22nd July 2022, 9:05 PM EDT
- How to watch: Online streaming services
Necaxa Analysis
Club Necaxa started the season on a sour note after they lost at home to Toluca. The game didn’t start well for the team. They conceded in the fourth minute and again in the 24th minute.
The woes increased after Edgar Mendez missed his penalty in the 34th minute. However, it got better with Fabricio Formiliano scoring in the 39th minute.
Nexaca’s Performance Recap
However, the game ended in the 69th minute when the team conceded a penalty from Mendez’s foul. Camilo Sanvezzo slot in the 3rd for the team after coming on in the 66th minute.
Unfortunately for Necaxa, the team’s goal was canceled in the 77th minute. Looking at the game, the team was on the better side, but they didn’t get a good result.
After the first loss, the team bounced back and got their first win of the season after beating Queretaro in a 2-1 tight match. The victory showed that the team could improve.
They scored the first goal early but spent most of the game level on plans until they got a late winner in the game.
Unfortunately, they lost the last game and are only one win in three. Therefore, this match is a must-win for the team.
Team’s Status
The good thing is that the entire team is complete, and we can expect them to come with full force. We believe the coach would field his best team for the match and gun for all three points.
FC Juarez Analysis
Compared to Necaxa, FC Juarez’s season is going better. The team is yet to lose a game, but they’ve drawn two from the last three.
The first was against CD Guadalajara, where the game ended goalless as both teams couldn’t produce a finishing touch to their many impressive chances. Even without the goals, it was an exciting match.
For the second game, the team won, but they have the red card against Tijuana to thank for a less tough match.
Fortunately, the team could enjoy a more straightforward game, which they won after 90 minutes. As a result, they earned their fourth point of the season in the second game.
However, like Necaxa, their third match was a repeat of the first game. Even though Gabriel Fernandez was subbed off because of an injury, he was part of the team against Queretaro.
Fernandez’s Performance Recap
He even got the team’s only goal of the game to help them get the point. But, unfortunately, his night was tainted by a penalty miss in the 32nd minute that could have sent the team ahead.
With the squad complete, we believe Juarez would give Necaxa a run for their money. It will be difficult for the team, but we think they are up to the task. The coach only has to find the perfect lineup and tactics to use, and once they have a solid team, we will see an impressive show from the team.
Necaxa vs. FC Juarez Pick and Prediction
Since the season is still in its early stage, both teams are fighting for the same thing, and getting all three points would push them closer to the next level. However, their stats show that they are closely matched; in that case, it is hard to tell which team would win.
The last four games have been a rollercoaster of results, and it has been close, even though there wasn’t a single draw between them. We think this match would end with a Necaxa victory because of their home advantage. As for our Necaxa vs. FC Juarez predictions, we will pick 1-0 in favor of the home team.
Soccer Pick: Necaxa (-120)
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