Necaxa vs Puebla matchup
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The gist
Necaxa host Puebla in Liga MX at Estadio Victoria on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Both sit mid-table, so the result matters for their Liguilla playoff push.
Background
The match is part of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 regular season. Necaxa sit 13th with 8 points, while Puebla are 9th with 10 points. Both teams enter the game off defeats: Necaxa lost 1-3 at home to Cruz Azul, and Puebla lost 2-0 to league-leader Club América. Puebla remain in contention for a Liguilla spot, while Necaxa's form has cooled since a 2-1 win over Monterrey.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Necaxa lost 1-3 at home to Cruz Azul in their most recent outing.
- Sep 6, 2026Puebla fell 2-0 to league-leader Club América in their last match.
- Sep 11, 2026Necaxa and Puebla are scheduled to meet at Estadio Victoria at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- A Transfermarkt preview favors a home win for Necaxa, citing historical dominance and home advantage.
- Analysts
- A Squawka preview expects a tight, low-scoring affair and predicts a narrow 1-0 Necaxa win.
- Analysts
- A Dimers model gives Necaxa a 53.2% win probability, Puebla 24.3%, and a 22.5% chance of a draw.
Still unverified
Sources disagree on the exact matchday number and Puebla's games played: one preview says it is the eighth matchday, while another lists Puebla with 10 points from six matches. Kickoff time is listed as 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 11, 2026, but one source also mentions Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 02:00 at Estadio Victoria.