Necaxa vs. León Preview and Betting Odds

Matchday 12 of the Torneo Clausura MX kicks off this Friday as Necaxa hosts the league leaders, Club León, who have already lost their unbeaten record.

Necaxa is coming off a crushing 5-2 defeat against Toluca, marking their second consecutive loss and causing them to drop in the standings.

Meanwhile, León was stunned by bottom-placed Santos, who handed them their first league defeat with a 2-1 victory.

Necaxa vs. León Betting Odds and Info

Por que apostar no Necaxa?

Necaxa had been one of the surprises of the tournament, competing at the top of the standings. However, March hasn’t been kind to them, as two tough losses have dropped them to sixth place with 18 points after six wins and five draws in the Liga MX classificação.

First, they lost at home 1-2 to Tigres, with Jesús Garza scoring the winning goal in the 90+4 minute. Then, this past weekend, they fell 5-2 to Toluca despite taking an early 0-2 lead, with Alexis Vega stealing the spotlight by scoring a hat trick.

Despite these setbacks, it has been a strong tournament for the ‘Rayos’, who boast the league’s top scorer, Diber Cambindo. The striker has netted 10 goals and has only failed to score in three matches. Additionally, Argentine playmaker José Paradela has been one of the standout performers of the season, orchestrating the team’s play alongside his compatriot Agustín Palavecino. Paradela has contributed five goals and five assists so far.

Necaxa has the second-best attack in the league with 24 goals scored, but their defense has been a major issue, conceding 20 goals—the third-worst record in the tournament. They have only kept two clean sheets and have failed to score in just one match.

Porquê apostar no Leão?

León strengthened its squad to win the championship, and they have been proving it. However, this past weekend, they suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat against Santos. It was ‘La Fiera’s first loss of the season, and it came against a club sitting in last place with only four points.

Despite the setback, Eduardo Berizzo’s team remains at the top of the standings with 26 points, having secured eight wins, two draws, and one loss. While they are a solid team, they don’t boast the best attack (19 goals) or the best defense (12 goals conceded). Their victories have all been by the slimmest of margins, but they have managed to score in every match.

Colombian playmaker James Rodríguez, who has two goals and four assists, has seen a dip in form recently, as has Venezuelan forward Jhonder Cádiz. Cádiz scored five goals in his first six matches but has now gone five games without finding the net.

Additionally, defender Adonis Frías was sent off in the last match and will miss this game.

Análise Final das Apostas: Necaxa vs. León

It will be an interesting match between two teams coming off losses in their previous games and looking to bounce back. Necaxa boasts a strong attacking presence but struggles defensively—something players like James, Cádiz, and Steven Mendoza could exploit. A draw with both teams scoring seems likely.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Necaxa, with a Moneyline of 2.13, while León stands at 3.12, and a draw is at 3.62.

The last time these two clubs met was on July 21, 2024, ending in a 1-1 draw. Meanwhile, their most recent encounter in Aguascalientes saw León claim a 2-1 victory. ‘La Fiera’ remains unbeaten in their last four meetings, while Necaxa has not won against them since September 2, 2022.

Go for a draw in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 3.62, you will gain $262 for a total payout of $362.

Necaxa vs. León Betting Pick: Empate