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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Diaz 12'
14' Diber Cambindo
39' ↓ C. Calderon ↑F. Rossano
Rodrigo Echeverría 45'+2
HT
46' ↓ P. Perez ↑R. Monreal
Jordi Cortizo 58'
↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑D. Arcila 62'
Salvador Reyes 66'
72' ↓ J. Rojas ↑R. Sanchez
↓ I. Diaz ↑I. Moreno 75'
↓ A. Alvarado ↑R. Funes Mori 76'
79' ↓ D. Cambindo ↑T. Badaloni
79' ↓ I. Rodriguez ↑R. Cortez
81' Raúl Sánchez
87' Kevin Rosero
↓ J. Cortizo ↑A. Estrada 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsain 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomás Jacob 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Alexis Peña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego de Buen 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cristian Calderón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
39
Entry
Midfielders
José Iván Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Kevin Rosero 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Pável Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Agustín Palavecino
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Johan Rojas 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Diber Cambindo
STORMTROOPER
6
Shots
6
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Luis Jiménez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emilio Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Alcántar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Rossano
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alejandro Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Sánchez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
Óscar García 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Sebastián Santos
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Stiven Barreiro
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Valentín Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Reyes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nicolás Fonseca
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rodrigo Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordi Cortizo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ismael Díaz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
José Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Óscar Jiménez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iván Moreno
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Adonis Frías
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paúl Bellón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Rigoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Leon | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Leon |
| 01/03/2026 | Leon | 1 - 2 | Necaxa | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 08/16/2025 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 03/15/2025 | Necaxa | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 07/22/2024 | Leon | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 04/01/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/02/2023 | Leon | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 01/17/2023 | Leon | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 09/03/2022 | Necaxa | 3 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
| 02/26/2022 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
Necaxa Win
Leon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -10
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Emerald Wall: García Denies Relentless Necaxa
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A single early strike and an absolute goalkeeping masterclass defined a mid-table clash where sheer attacking volume met an unbreakable wall.
The Early Breakthrough
The atmosphere at Estadio Victoria crackled right from kickoff. The visitors wasted no time stamping their authority. In just the 12th minute, I. Diaz found the back of the net, completely disrupting the early Balance of the match. That solitary strike changed the tactical landscape instantly. Leon retreated into a disciplined shape, inviting pressure and daring the hosts to break them down through the middle. It was a calculated gamble that set the stage for a gritty away performance.
The Siege
What followed was an absolute siege. Necaxa edged possession at 53% and pushed the Intensity to the absolute limit. They peppered the visitors' penalty area with a staggering 21 shots. In midfield, Agustín Palavecino and Kevin Rosero pulled the strings beautifully, carving out chances at will. Yet, every single effort hit a brick wall. Oscar García produced the performance of his life, registering five spectacular saves to deny everything thrown his way and frustrate the home support.
Frustration Meets Resilience
The closing stages were frantic. Set-piece pressure peaked with 11 total corners in the match, keeping the visitors pinned deep in their own half. Despite the relentless bombardment, the hosts simply lacked that clinical edge in the final third. The final whistle brought contrasting emotions. This crucial 1-0 away victory hauls Leon level with their opponents on 13 points in the standings. It stands as a harsh lesson in efficiency for the hosts, who did absolutely everything but score.
Key Questions
What made Oscar García the Man of the Match?
He delivered five crucial saves, maintaining a clean sheet and single-handedly repelling Necaxa's relentless 21-shot attacking onslaught to secure the win.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Mid-Table Scrap Promises Defensive Chaos
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. Two struggling defenses collide in a match that will be decided by who makes the fewest glaring mistakes.
The Setup
The Apertura campaign has been an uphill battle for both Necaxa and Leon. Tied at 13 points and sitting 11th and 12th respectively, this August 16 clash at Estadio Victoria severely lacks the high Stakes of a genuine top-four fight. Instead, it is a gritty effort to simply stop the rot. The home side's Form is undeniably concerning, but the visitors are enduring a full-blown crisis at the back. Leon ships a dreadful average of 2.3 goals per game. When these two backlines meet, anticipate chaos rather than tactical mastery.
Key Battle
With a desperately low Balance rating across the pitch, flashes of individual quality will have to break the deadlock. Agustín Palavecino provides a vital creative spark for the hosts, but he faces a tough assignment matching the sudden impact of Daniel Arcila. The Leon attacker injects serious Stars power into a struggling lineup, making him the obvious and most dangerous outlet for the visitors on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Neither team can defend reliably to save their lives. Expect an entertaining but painfully messy 2-2 draw. Leon will score but inevitably surrender their advantage.