Liga MX: UNAM Pumas vs. Necaxa Preview, Odds, Predictions (Aug 23)

• UNAM Pumas vs. Necaxa odds favor UNAM at -105.
• Pumas played 0-0 vs. Queretaro in the last Liga MX game.
• Necaxa lost to Club Leon, 1-2.

Both sides posted poor results in the Leagues Cup, and neither performed well in their most recent domestic matches.

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How to Watch

• When: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 9 PM ET
• Where: Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City, Mexico
• How to Watch: Univision, TUDN, Telemundo, Universo, and Fox Deportes

UNAM Pumas vs. Necaxa Odds

Game Preview

UNAM lost all three Leagues Cup games, and then posted a goalless tie against Queretaro at home in Liga MX. However, they are still in the playoff zone, with solid chances to stay there.

Angulo, Cordova and Macias are out, though Pumas will have enough replacements to cover these absences. We know they didn’t play 100% in the Leagues Cup, though a noticeable problem in those games, and in the game against Queretaro, is the fact that they scored one goal in 4 appearances.

Necaxa lost 4 of the past 5 events, two in the Leagues Cup and two in Liga MX. Los Rayos struggled in the back line, allowing too many goals and chances to their rivals, and that’s the main reason for these defeats.

In all the losses, Necaxa conceded at least twice. Also, 6 of their last 7 matches ended with both teams netting and over 2.5 goals, and all of the previous 7 events were, in fact, with 2 or 3 goals.

UNAM Pumas vs. Necaxa Head to Head

The two played in March when UNAM won on the road, 0-1. Guillermo Martinez scored a goal in the 82nd minute of the game.

UNAM Pumas vs. Necaxa Predictions

Necaxa plays open and offensive-minded football, and they won’t defend; that’s for sure. Overall, the hosts should have an edge because of the home field, but it’s safer to bet on Over 2.5 goals. The guests are coming to play, and that will draw out Pumas.

• Free Liga MX Pick: Over 2.5 goals