- Pumas UNAM are a slight favorite at 81/100 for the 90 minutes result, but the draw is at 29/10 and Necaxa are at 57/20.
- The main goal scorer for Pumas is Juninho with three goals in four Liga MX 2026/2027 matches, while Julian Carranza has three goals in three Liga MX 2026/2027 games for Necaxa.
- Pumas are unbeaten in two home Liga MX 2026/2027 fixtures, although both finished without a win (D1, L1).
Pumas can edge a cagey clash
Pumas UNAM are a slight favourite for Monday's Liga MX 2026-2027 clash against Necaxa, but we feel it should be closer than that with the draw appealing for small stakes and the game looking likely to be a bit of a tactical chess match.
The hosts sit sixth in the table after four games, having picked up seven points to give themselves a solid platform to build from. However, their last three matches have seen a 2-0 defeat in Cincinnati, a 1-1 draw with Columbus Crew in the Leagues Cup followed by a shootout defeat and a 0-0 draw at home with Gallos Blancos Queretaro.
They will no doubt be looking to get back to winning ways in this game, but a look at Necaxa's early season stats suggests this won't be an easy evening for Pumas. The visitors are tenth in the Liga MX 2026-2027 table with six points from three games, but they do have a game in hand.
Necaxa can nick a goal on the road
Pumas are set up in a compact 3-1-4-2/3-1-4-2 shape, with a focus on absorbing pressure and hitting on the break or from dead balls. They have been relatively slow in pace when ahead, preferring to control rather than dominate in terms of possession and their pressing has been low-to-moderate with no real instances of a sustained high press.
Esteban Solari has made them hard to break down. Necaxa will be more direct, vertical and try to force the issue with more wing delivery and quick turnovers. Los Rayos have operated in a 4-4-2 system or a 4-2-3-1 with numbers up front in phases, with a slightly higher pace of play than their hosts.
Robert Morales adds a touch of flair for Pumas with three assists in four Liga MX 2026/2027 outings, but our selection of Juninho as our main goal-scorer choice for the hosts looks the best play here, as he has three of his side's last six. Julian Carranza is a good choice for an away goal as he has two in Necaxa's last six.
Pumas tend to edge it
Los Rayos have failed to win any of their last three away games against Pumas, so we are leaning towards a home win in the result market, albeit with a tight match expected. Pumas have played two home games in Liga MX 2026/2027 so far and have scored 0.00 goals and conceded 1.50 per game. Necaxa have only played one away game and scored one goal, so they can nick one on their travels.
