Tight fixture for two tight teams
These two teams sit 16th and 15th in the Liga MX 2025/2026 table after both losing their opening fixtures. This isn’t a fierce rivalry by any means but both teams will be targeting a win to keep their early momentum going in this fixture and there could be wider repercussions for the playoff race at the end of the season. The Necaxa vs Gallos Blancos Queretaro preview outlines just how pivotal this clash could be for both clubs.
Necaxa and Gallos Blancos Queretaro both set up in ultra-defensive formations and are very cautious when in possession of the ball. Fernando Gago has implemented a compact 4-4-2 or 4-1-4-1 system since taking charge in June 2025, giving Necaxa a clear identity and the players a tactical base to perform from. Necaxa have been very solid in structure, rarely chasing the game and instead opting to absorb pressure and hit teams on the counter. Agustin Palavecino has been the driving force behind their attack in the opening weeks, providing 1 assist in 1 Liga MX match and scoring 2 goals in Necaxa’s last 5 fixtures.
Gallos Blancos Queretaro’s defensive-minded approach has been employed by Benjamin Mora since he took over as manager in January 2025. They are a pragmatic team, set up to be tough to break down and always looking to counter attack. They will rarely press high up the pitch and will instead look to soak up pressure. The Necaxa vs Gallos Blancos Queretaro prediction, according to experts, puts a lot of emphasis on which side is better in controlling possession and defensive transitions. Veteran Pablo Barrera has been a steady finisher for Gallos Blancos this season, netting 2 goals in their last 5 matches.
Necaxa will provide a tough test for Queretaro
Gallos Blancos Queretaro are the bookies’ favourites for this away win at 1.6 and we believe they are overpriced based on the current Necaxa vs Gallos Blancos Queretaro odds.
Necaxa have a better home record in 2025/2026 so far and also have the better head-to-head record in recent seasons (W2, L1, D3), so we’re taking them to hold their own on Saturday. Our Necaxa vs Gallos Blancos Queretaro prediction is that the match will be a closely-fought contest, with a draw also a likely result.
However, Necaxa have had some frustrating results this year and their recent form has been mixed, so we won’t back them outright.
Queretaro’s away record in Liga MX 2025/2026 is L1, W0 from 1, but they have picked up 2 wins in their last 3 away games across all competitions.
Their 2-0 win at FC Juarez was a good result, but they were beaten 1-0 by a disciplined Tijuana side last time away.
This is why our Necaxa vs Gallos Blancos Queretaro betting tips recommend a cautious approach, focusing on value in the double chance and under goals markets.
We’ll back Necaxa to at least get something from this game in the double chance market, but we feel that the match is likely to be cagey with both managers likely to adopt conservative strategies.
We’re happy to take the 5.58 on offer for the home team here.
We’re not expecting many goals here, so the under 2.5 market should be a profitable one for this clash.
