Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Arcila 27'
HT
↓ I. Moreno ↑B. Colula 46'
46' ↓ C. Vargas ↑J. P. Torres Patino
58' Naves
R. Echeverria 60'
64' ↓ Naves ↑R. Martinez
↓ J. Cortizo ↑J. P. Dominguez Chonteco 64'
↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑L. Valadez 64'
65' M. Espindola (J. Valencia)
65' ↓ L. Faravelli ↑M. Zaleta
65' ↓ R. Monreal ↑E. Rodriguez
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco (L. Valadez) 72'
↓ S. Vegas ↑S. Reyes 74'
78' ↓ M. Espindola ↑M. Pedroza
79' D. Leyva
B. Colula 81'
↓ D. Arcila ↑P. Bellon 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Luis Jimenez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaiky Naves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Alexis Peña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Danny Leyva 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lorenzo Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Carlos Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Matías Espíndola 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Javier Ruiz 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
33
Passes
27
Duels
Juan Valencia 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Christopher Andrade 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raúl Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Pedroza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
Oscar García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iván Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jhohan Romaña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Guevara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Vegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Midfielders
José Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordi Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Rodrigo Echeverría 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Fernando Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Arcila 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Diber Cambindo 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
Julio González
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bryan Colula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Bellón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Lara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Dominguez 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
31
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Luis Valadez
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
31
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Salvador Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ten-Man Leon Stun Necaxa in Victoria Thriller
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A relentless attacking display from the hosts was ultimately undone by a tactical masterstroke from the visitors' bench in a chaotic, card-laden affair.
Against the Run of Play
Necaxa set a blistering tempo from the first whistle at Estadio Victoria, controlling possession and pinning the visitors deep in their own half. The hosts looked dangerous, probing the flanks and racking up attempts on goal. Yet, football is a game of moments, and Leon struck the first blow. In the 27th minute, D. Arcila found the back of the net, completely altering the complexion of the match. The Intensity rating shot up as the home side threw bodies forward in search of an immediate reply. A combined 12 saves between the goalkeepers highlighted just how open the match became, with both ends of the pitch seeing heavy traffic.
The Turning Tide
The match exploded into controversy on the hour mark. R. Echeverria was shown a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct, severely shifting the Balance of the contest. The hosts ruthlessly exploited their numerical advantage almost instantly. Just five minutes after the dismissal, M. Espindola finished off a sharp move set up by J. Valencia to equalise. At 1-1, it felt like only one team was going to win. The home side turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, eventually tallying a massive 24 shots and applying immense pressure through ten corner kicks across the evening.
The Bench Rescues the Points
Just as a home winner seemed inevitable, Leon flipped the script in a moment of pure Upset Factor. The manager's changes proved inspired. In the 72nd minute, substitute J. P. Dominguez Chonteco pounced to score the decisive goal, beautifully assisted by fellow replacement L. Valadez. Stunned, Necaxa scrambled to salvage a point. Javier Ruiz put in an outstanding shift as the main creative outlet, spraying key passes and orchestrating attacks to earn Man of the Match honours. Despite his brilliance, the visitors dug deep, clearing their lines to secure a smash-and-grab victory that will sting for the home supporters.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Echeverria impact the match?
It immediately shifted momentum, allowing Necaxa to equalise within five minutes, though Leon ultimately absorbed the pressure and snatched a dramatic late winner.
How did substitute Javier Ruiz change the game?
Despite the defeat, Ruiz was the undisputed creative engine for his side, earning Man of the Match honours by delivering three crucial key passes to unlock the defence.
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.
Early Apertura Contrasts
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. While lacking the blockbuster appeal to be a must-watch, this fixture is an excellent early-season test of the home side's flawless start.
The Setup
Taking place at Estadio Victoria on August 18, 2026, this matchup carries a low Stakes rating given the early stage of the regular season. Necaxa boast an impressive Form profile, sitting comfortably in fifth place after winning both of their opening games. Leon, on the other hand, are stumbling in fourteenth place with two defeats from their first three outings. A low Stars metric and a skewed Balance evaluation suggest a straightforward, albeit unglamorous, affair in Aguascalientes.
Key Battle
With no individual duel commanding the spotlight, this match will be decided by unit cohesion. The hosts' confident attacking block will look to probe a fragile visiting defense that has appeared disjointed and vulnerable in transition throughout the opening weeks.
Our Prediction
We expect a home victory. The hosts will likely dictate the tempo and capitalize on defensive lapses to secure a comfortable 2-0 win, keeping their perfect record intact without expending unnecessary energy.