Liga MX Clausura - 15

Necaxa vs NS Tigres UANL

Estadio Victoria

Match Preview

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Futmetrix Verdict
41
Necaxa
vs
Tigres UANL
Sat, Apr 18 • 23:00 Español
⚡ Form 58
⚖️ Balance 83
🏆 Stakes 0
⭐ Stars 80
Mid-table clash lacks serious fireworks.

A pragmatic clash as the Clausura winds down

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 41/100. While neither side is currently setting the league alight, the underlying battle for play-in positioning gives this encounter just enough tactical intrigue to merit a passing glance.

The Setup

Action comes to us from Estadio Victoria, where the Stakes are noticeably modest. Tigres UANL sit comfortably in 6th place, while Necaxa languish in 12th, fighting merely to keep their season relevant. Their combined Form is thoroughly unspectacular, but a solid Balance score suggests Necaxa will not simply roll over. What saves this fixture from complete obscurity is a surprisingly high Stars rating, driven entirely by a fascinating duel between the posts. Ezequiel Unsaín and Nahuel Guzmán have been absolute walls lately, racking up 15 and 16 saves respectively to keep their teams afloat.

Key Battle

The midfield supremacy battle comes down to Javier Ruiz against Juan Brunetta. Ruiz is the beating heart of Necaxa's creative output, while Brunetta orchestrates the transitions that make the visiting side so dangerous on the break.

Our Prediction

Tigres are expected to grind out a narrow away victory. Necaxa will put up a stubborn resistance defensively, but the visitors' superior depth and quality in the final third should eventually break the deadlock.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Probably skip it. The lack of wider league implications makes this a tough sell for neutrals.

What's the predicted outcome?

A tight win for Tigres UANL, who enter the match as the clear statistical favourites.

Where are Necaxa and Tigres UANL in the league table?

Tigres are currently sitting in 6th place, while Necaxa trail behind them in 12th position.

What is Necaxa's current form?

They have struggled for consistency recently, managing two wins alongside an uninspiring mix of draws and losses.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Javier Ruiz of Necaxa, with 3 goals and 1 assist in 4 matches, averaging an 8.0 rating.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/12/2025 Tigres UANL 2 - 2 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio Universitario
05/09/2025 Necaxa 0 - 0 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Victoria
03/02/2025 Necaxa 1 - 2 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Victoria
07/07/2024 Tigres UANL 1 - 0 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio Universitario
04/21/2024 Tigres UANL 5 - 2 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio Universitario
08/21/2023 Necaxa 0 - 3 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Victoria
03/04/2023 Necaxa 0 - 1 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes
10/09/2022 Tigres UANL 2 - 0 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
08/28/2022 Tigres UANL 0 - 0 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
05/12/2025
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
05/09/2025
Liga MX Estadio Victoria
03/02/2025
Liga MX Estadio Victoria
07/07/2024
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
04/21/2024
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
08/21/2023
Liga MX Estadio Victoria
03/04/2023
Liga MX Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes
10/09/2022
Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
08/28/2022
Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
Necaxa Win
Tigres UANL Win
Draw

Season Statistics

12
League Position
6
16
Points
20
40
Goals Scored
62
49
Goals Conceded
39

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Guadalajara Chivas 14 31 28 17 +11 LTigres UANL 4 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-04-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (06-04-2026)WMonterrey 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (22-03-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (14-03-2026)
2 Cruz Azul 14 28 25 15 +10 DClub America 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (12-04-2026)LCruz Azul 1 - 2 Pachuca (05-04-2026)DMazatlán 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (21-03-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 2 Cruz Azul (15-03-2026)WCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)
3 Pachuca 14 28 21 13 +8 WPachuca 4 - 2 Santos Laguna (12-04-2026)WCruz Azul 1 - 2 Pachuca (05-04-2026)DPachuca 1 - 1 Toluca (22-03-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 Pachuca (14-03-2026)WPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)
4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 14 27 26 15 +11 WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Mazatlán (12-04-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (06-04-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Club America (22-03-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 2 Cruz Azul (15-03-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)
5 Toluca 14 27 19 8 +11 DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (13-04-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 0 Toluca (04-04-2026)DPachuca 1 - 1 Toluca (22-03-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atlas (15-03-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)
6 Tigres UANL 14 20 22 16 +6 WTigres UANL 4 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-04-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Tigres UANL (04-04-2026)LFC Juarez 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (23-03-2026)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (15-03-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)
7 Club America 14 19 15 13 +2 DClub America 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (12-04-2026)DSantos Laguna 1 - 1 Club America (05-04-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Club America (22-03-2026)WClub America 2 - 0 Mazatlán (16-03-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)
8 Atlas 14 19 14 18 -4 DAtlas 0 - 0 Monterrey (12-04-2026)LLeon 2 - 0 Atlas (05-04-2026)DAtlas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (21-03-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atlas (15-03-2026)LAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)
9 Leon 14 19 16 24 -8 WPuebla 0 - 1 Leon (11-04-2026)WLeon 2 - 0 Atlas (05-04-2026)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Leon (22-03-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)LLeon 0 - 3 Club Tijuana (15-03-2026)
10 Club Tijuana 14 18 15 15 0 WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (11-04-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Tigres UANL (04-04-2026)LNecaxa 3 - 0 Club Tijuana (21-03-2026)WLeon 0 - 3 Club Tijuana (15-03-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)
11 FC Juarez 14 16 21 24 -3 LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (11-04-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 FC Juarez (04-04-2026)WFC Juarez 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (23-03-2026)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 Monterrey (14-03-2026)
12 Necaxa 14 16 17 20 -3 LClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Necaxa (11-04-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Mazatlán (04-04-2026)WNecaxa 3 - 0 Club Tijuana (21-03-2026)DPuebla 0 - 0 Necaxa (14-03-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)
13 Monterrey 14 15 19 17 +2 DAtlas 0 - 0 Monterrey (12-04-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 2 Atletico San Luis (04-04-2026)LMonterrey 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (22-03-2026)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 Monterrey (14-03-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)
14 Atletico San Luis 14 15 20 22 -2 DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (13-04-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 2 Atletico San Luis (04-04-2026)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Leon (22-03-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 Pachuca (14-03-2026)LCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)
15 Club Queretaro 14 15 13 18 -5 WClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Necaxa (11-04-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 0 Toluca (04-04-2026)DAtlas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (21-03-2026)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (15-03-2026)
16 Puebla 14 13 11 17 -6 LPuebla 0 - 1 Leon (11-04-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 FC Juarez (04-04-2026)LSantos Laguna 2 - 1 Puebla (22-03-2026)DPuebla 0 - 0 Necaxa (14-03-2026)LPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)
17 Mazatlán 14 11 16 28 -12 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Mazatlán (12-04-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Mazatlán (04-04-2026)DMazatlán 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (21-03-2026)LClub America 2 - 0 Mazatlán (16-03-2026)WMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 14 9 17 35 -18 LPachuca 4 - 2 Santos Laguna (12-04-2026)DSantos Laguna 1 - 1 Club America (05-04-2026)WSantos Laguna 2 - 1 Puebla (22-03-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (14-03-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)