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by Erik Gibbs in Liga MX Picks
The Apertura 2025 campaign is only three games old, and both Pumas UNAM and Club Necaxa are looking to establish some early momentum when they meet on Sunday. Pumas have a 1-0-2 record after a rocky start, opening with two straight defeats (0-3 at Santos Laguna and 2-3 at home to Pachuca) before rebounding in Jornada 3 with a 2-0 away victory over Querétaro.
That first win coincided with the debut of star goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who kept a clean sheet and immediately stabilized the defense. Now Pumas return home with renewed confidence and the aim of building on that result. The atmosphere at Estadio Olímpico Universitario should be electric – it’s Navas’s home debut and fans are hopeful his presence can elevate the team’s performance.
Necaxa have been slightly steadier out of the gate, posting a 1-1-1 record (four points). They began with a 1-3 loss at Toluca, bounced back with an impressive 3-1 home win over Querétaro, and then earned a 1-1 draw against title-contenders Club América in Jornada 3.
Taking points off América was a statement that Necaxa can compete with the league’s top sides. The team is developing a resilient identity under new coach Fernando Gago. However, playing on the road in Mexico City’s altitude is a unique challenge, and Necaxa will need to be very well-organized and energetic to get a result in this away fixture.
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Pumas UNAM vs Club Necaxa Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
|
14
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Pumas UNAM and Club Necaxa Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 6, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Aug 2, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 30, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 25, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 20, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 2, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 30, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 20, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 6, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Apr 16, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 12, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 6, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 25, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga MX
May 4, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 27, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 19, 2025 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 6, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Aug 2, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 30, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 18, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 30, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 18, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 5, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 8, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 11, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 6, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Aug 2, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga MX
May 11, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 18, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 15, 2025 - Liga MX
Pumas UNAM against Club Necaxa : Head to Head (H2H)
20 %
20 %
60 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Jan 12, 2025 - Liga MX
Sep 13, 2024 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2024 - Liga MX
Oct 27, 2023 - Liga MX
Feb 15, 2023 - Liga MX
Club Necaxa v Pumas UNAM last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Most goals and assists
Pumas UNAM
Club Necaxa
G. Martinez
(9 Goals)
D. Cambindo
(12 Goals)
P. Monroy
(3 Assists)
, 
A. Carrasquilla
(3 Assists)
,
S. Trigos Nava
(3 Assists)
J. Paradela
(8 Assists)
Pumas UNAM - Club Necaxa Key Points
- Pumas are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games
- Necaxa are 2-1 in their last 3 games
- The Over is 2-1 in Pumas' last 3 games
- The Over is 2-1 in Necaxa's last 3 games
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Our Pumas UNAM vs Club Necaxa Prediction
Key players could decide this contest. For Pumas, all eyes are on veteran keeper Keylor Navas, whose leadership and shot-stopping ability have already given the team a boost. In front of him, young forward Jorge Ruvalcaba provides an attacking spark – he scored in the win over Querétaro and uses his pace to stretch opposing defenses on the wing. Pumas will look for Ruvalcaba and others to create chances, while relying on Navas to marshal the back line.
For Necaxa, midfielder Pável Pérez has been a standout so far. He has scored two goals in the first three games, often timing late runs from midfield to join the attack. Partnering him is Argentine playmaker Agustín Palavecino, who converted a penalty in Necaxa’s win and adds creativity with his passing and willingness to shoot from distance. If Pérez continues to find scoring opportunities and Palavecino can unlock Pumas’ defense with a clever assist or long-range effort, Necaxa will fancy their chances to snatch at least a point.
This matchup has the makings of a close, hard-fought affair. Pumas have the home-field advantage and the confidence boost from Navas’s arrival, giving them a slight edge on paper. Necaxa’s form and tenacity suggest they won’t be pushovers, but if Pumas maintain the defensive solidity they showed last week and capitalize on a key chance or two, they should be able to secure a result in front of their fans. Our Prediction for Pumas UNAM vs Club Necaxa: Pumas to win.
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