Necaxa will welcome Club America to Estadio Victoria in Liga MX on Sunday. The hosts are hoping to get back to winning ways as the visitors eye a third win back-to-back.
Necaxa vs Club America Preview
Necaxa played out a goalless draw against Mazatlán in their previous league assignment. It was their second draw in eight matches, alongside three wins and three defeats, which leaves them 11th with 11 points in the standings. With seven matches to spare in the Torneo Apertura, Necaxa could aim for the ultimate – the top spot.
Los Rayos have not won the top flight since 1998. Last season, they finished ninth in the regular season but couldn’t reach the final phase as they were knocked out in the play-in round. Necaxa were held to a goalless draw at home by America when the sides last met. The hosts have suffered only one defeat in their last five matches at home.
Club America are the defending champions, having won their 15th top-flight title last season. However, they appear to be struggling in this campaign, sitting 10th on 12 points out of 24 winnable points. They have won four out of eight matches and have lost four times. Time is running out for the visitors, as they trail the top spot by seven points.
Águilas have no room for excuses going forward. They must win their remaining matches to stand a chance of defending their title successfully. Club America have also been performing badly on the road, recording four losses in their last five trips. They would need to break this trend to revive their campaign.
Necaxa vs Club America Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Necaxa have lost thrice and drawn twice in their last five clashes with Club America.
- Necaxa have drawn thrice and lost twice in their last five matches at home against Club America.
- Necaxa have won four times and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Club America have won once and lost four times in their last five matches on the road.
- Necaxa have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches while Club America have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Necaxa – D-W-L-W-L, Club America – W-W-L-L-L.
Necaxa vs Club America Prediction
Necaxa last got the better of America in 2020, with their best outcome since then, home and away - being three draws. The hosts are aware they have to be at their best on Sunday.
Club America boast 19 wins as opposed to 10 for Necaxa in their 19 previous clashes in all competitions. The visitors have the head-to-head advantage.
Club America are the favorites based on individuality, experience and determination.
Prediction: Necaxa 1-2 Club America
Necaxa vs Club America Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Club America to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Club America to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Necaxa to score - Yes