Necaxa vs Puebla - Liga MX

The Liga MX returns to the home ground on September 12, 2026, where Necaxa and Puebla will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. LIV Golf definitely changed the face of the professional game with the extortionate amounts of money that they pumped into the league.

Necaxa head into the contest positioned 13th in the Liga MX standings, while Puebla arrive sitting 6th. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — LDLDL over their last five, a win rate of 25%. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, W over their last five with a campaign win rate of 57.14%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Dusan Vlahovic followed up his hat-trick on Monday by completing the comeback to leave Fenerbahce four points behind Galatasaray, who snatched a late winner at Basaksehir on Friday.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Necaxa will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Puebla will back themselves to cause problems on the break. His all-action approach did not just suit the demands of Luis Enrique, it appeared to have a transformative effect on those around him, setting new standards in the forward line.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones graduates from the PFA Business School alongside Tim Krul, Danny Simpson and Ilkay Gündogan among others.

Current market odds — Necaxa at 2.0000, the draw at 3.5000, Puebla at 3.4000 — point to a competitive affair. The odds paint Necaxa as the likely victors, and anything less than a home win would be regarded as an upset. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Liga MX picture. Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.