In Liga MX Clausura action in midweek, Necaxa and Pumas UNAM lock horns at Estadio Victoria. The Lightning have taken just one point from their last three games, while Pumas are also winless in three.
In this in-depth betting preview, we have the latest Necaxa odds, Pumas UNAM games tips, and Necaxa vs Pumas best bets and predictions.
Necaxa vs. Pumas UNAM Matchup Information
Necaxa vs Pumas UNAM
Location: Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 10:05 PM ET.
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Recent Scores for Last Game
The last game between the two sides finished in a narrow win for Pumas UNAM. Adrian Aldrete netted in the first period to give the home team a 1-0 victory.
The Clausura meeting in 2022 ended in a 3-1 away win for Necaxa. Rodrigo Aguirre was the hero for the Eleven Brothers, scoring a brace at Estadio Olimpico Universitario.
Necaxa vs. Pumas UNAM Analysis
Necaxa’s Struggles Continue in Clausura Season with Back-to-Back Defeats
Necaxa have had a tough start to their 2023 Clausura season. They were beaten at home by Atletico San Luis in a five-goal thriller on the opening weekend. The Lightning followed that up with a 2-1 loss at Leon.
Necaxa did manage to bounce back with a hard-fought win over Cruz Azul on matchday three. Edgar scored in the 14th minute, and Andres Lillini’s men held on for a vital three points.
The Electricians failed to kick on from the win over Cruz Azul, however, taking just one point from their next three league games. They lost 2-1 at Pachuca before drawing 1-1 with Tijuana in their last home match.
Last time out, the Aguascalientes club crashed to their fourth league reverse of the season, which piled the pressure on Lillini. Club America picked up a 2-1 home win, with goals from Diego Valdes and Henry Martin doing the damage. Maximiliano Silvera pulled one back late on, but America held on for the victory.
It has been a tough start for Necaxa, but a home win in midweek could kick-start their campaign. For the Necaxa vs Pumas best bets and soccer betting tips on today’s soccer matches from Mexico’s top tier, keep reading our in-depth betting preview.
Pumas Struggle in Clausura Season with Mixed Results
Pumas have also had a tough start to their season, though Rafael Puente del Rio’s troops have performed slightly better than their midweek opponents have so far. After six games, they have won two, drawn two, and lost two.
UNAM’s season got underway with a 2-1 win over Juarez. They were well beaten at Santos Laguna in game two, but a 4-1 home success over Leon gave them six points from their opening three games. However, the Gold-and-Blues have taken just two points from the last nine on offer.
After back-to-back draws with Tijuana and Atlas, Pumas fell to their second Clausura defeat of the season in their last game. It was a six-goal thriller at Tigres, with the home team running out 4-2 winners.
After no wins in three, Del Rio’s boys will be eager to get back to winning ways in this one. Below you will find the Necaxa vs Pumas best bets and top Liga MX picks.
Odds Breakdown
1×2 Odds
Necaxa: +145
Pumas UNAM: +180
Draw: +240
Handicap Odds
Necaxa +1: -250
Pumas UNAM +1: -188
Over/Under Odds
Over 2.5 Goals: -105
Under 2.5 Goals: -118
Necaxa vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Pick and Prediction
On paper, there is not a lot to split these two sides. The bookies are having a tough time separating the pair in the betting, though the home side head in as the slight favorites.
Both will be desperate for all three points from this midweek matchup at Estadio Victoria, but we can see the teams playing out a draw. The tie is available at the solid soccer betting odds of +240.
This is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair, and we are predicting under three goals to be scored in Aguascalientes. Have a punt on the draw and under 2.5 goals at the tempting price of +333.
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