Our Necaxa vs Monterrey Prediction: 2-2
Necaxa vs Monterrey in the Mexico Liga MX is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 14, 2026. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Necaxa vs Monterrey prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Necaxa's Last Match – Santos Laguna vs Necaxa
Necaxa will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 Mexico Liga MX success over Santos Laguna on January 11. In that match, Necaxa recorded 45% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santos Laguna | 55% | 8 (4) | 0.63 | 53 |
 Necaxa | 45% | 9 (6) | 1.77 | 25 |
Monterrey's Last Match – Monterrey vs Toluca
Monterrey will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Mexico Liga MX defeat at the hands of Toluca on January 11. In that match, Monterrey recorded 65% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Monterrey | 65% | 12 (5) | 1.51 | 41 |
 Toluca | 35% | 5 (2) | 1.02 | 40 |
Necaxa vs Monterrey Stats
Key Stats
| Necaxa | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 1.46 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 1.3 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Necaxa are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Monterrey average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Necaxa 20-19
Monterrey 14-14
What are the odds for this match?
Necaxa to win: @2.6
Draw: @3.5
Monterrey to win: @2.6
Lineups
Necaxa (4-4-2) : Ezequiel Unsain, Emilio Lara, Agustin Oliveros, Alexis Pena, Cristian Calderon, Kevin Rosero, Danny Leyva, Lorenzo Faravelli, Ricardo Monreal, Raul Sanchez, Tomas Badaloni
Monterrey (4-2-3-1) : Luis Cardenas, Ricardo Chavez, Victor Guzman, Carlos Salcedo, Luis Reyes, Iker Fimbres, Fidel Ambriz, Sergio Canales, Oliver Torres, Roberto De la Rosa, German Berterame