Liga MXEstadio Hidalgo, Pachuca16°5,0 mm13 km/h

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    PachucaPachucaCounter-attacks & crosses
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    NecaxaNecaxaPossession control
    The model's lean: 1 · Pachuca (53%)Best value by the model: X · Draw @ 3.90 (+1 %)

    Pachuca vs Necaxa · Liga MX

    1 · Pachuca 53%X 26%21% Necaxa · 2

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    Analysis: Pachuca – Necaxa

    Marcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work

    TEXT: The numbers suggest a lean towards Pachuca, with a 53% probability of victory and a historical dominance in head-to-heads. But dig deeper, and the upcoming clash with Necaxa reveals intriguing nuances. While the hosts have had the upper hand, winning five out of seven recent encounters, the visitors come with a style that emphasizes possession control, contrasting sharply with Pachuca's preference for counter-attacks and crosses.

    Necaxa's recent form is concerning, having lost three consecutive matches. This slump could tilt the balance even further towards the home side. However, the expected goals (xG) paint a different picture, with Necaxa slightly ahead at 1.6 xG per match compared to Pachuca's 1.3. This suggests that Necaxa has the potential to create more scoring opportunities, even as they struggle to convert them into results.

    The probability of a draw sits at 26%, and with odds of 3.9 at LeoVegas, the draw presents a potential value bet, albeit with a modest edge. While Pachuca shows a slight edge in actual points, Necaxa's higher xPoints underline their ability to control games and hints at the possibility of a surprise result if they can break their losing streak.

    Historically, this fixture delivers goals, averaging 3.9 per meeting, and the over 2.5 goals market is favored at 57%. The model also suggests a 58% likelihood of both teams finding the net, aligning with the attacking styles on display.

    With Pachuca likely to exploit counter-attacks and crosses, expect a tight contest, possibly edged by the hosts. A 2-1 win for Pachuca seems plausible, yet the draw at 3.9 with LeoVegas offers a tempting angle for those looking to capitalize on the slight edge in model predictions.

    PachucaPachuca
    Form DWWDL
    League ranking xG #12xGA #14xT #5xP/match #13Points #11
    Key players
    • Salomon RondonFxG 0.63 · xT 0.02
    • Oussama IdrissiLWxG 0.11 · xT 0.25
    • Christian RiveraCDMxG 0.02 · xT 0.06
    NecaxaNecaxa
    Form LDLLL
    League ranking xG #6xGA #16xT #9xP/match #11Points #17
    Key players
    • Julián Simón CarranzaFxG 0.75 · xT 0.05
    • Ricardo MonrealRWxG 0.05 · xT 0.19
    • Daniel Ulises LeyvaCDMxG 0.09 · xT 0.25

    Match prediction: Pachuca – Necaxa

    Predicted score matrix

    Necaxa →
    Pachuca →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–05.4%
    0–15.6%
    0–23.5%
    0–31.3%
    0–4+0.5%
    1
    1–08.9%
    1–111.1%
    1–26.3%
    1–32.4%
    1–4+0.9%
    2
    2–08.4%
    2–19.7%
    2–25.7%
    2–32.2%
    2–4+0.8%
    3
    3–05.1%
    3–15.9%
    3–23.4%
    3–31.3%
    3–4+0.5%
    4+
    4+–03.5%
    4+–14.0%
    4+–22.3%
    4+–30.9%
    4+–4+0.3%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-111%
    2. 2.2-110%
    3. 3.1-09%
    4. 4.2-08%
    5. 5.1-26%
    Expected goals
    1,81–1,17
    Both teams to score
    58%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 3,0
    Under 2,543%
    @2.18
    Over 2,557%
    @1.62

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Pachuca to win53%
    • Over 1.5 goals80%

    Combined probability

    43%

    Fair odds

    2.31

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Pachuca to win53%
    • Over 2.5 goals57%
    • José Salomón Rondón Giménez to score28%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score58%
    • Over 2.5 goals57%
    • José Salomón Rondón Giménez to score28%
    • Kaiky Marques Naves to be booked22%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • X · Draw26% probability@3.90LeoVegasEV+1%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · PachucaX2 · Necaxa
    Betsafe1.623.854.65
    LeoVegas1.61
    EV+ 1%
    3.90
    4.50
    Nordicbet1.623.854.65

    Odds updated 3 Oct, 07:36

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    7 matches
    Pachuca 5Draw 2Necaxa 0
    Goals: 18–9 (⌀ 3,9)

    Head-to-head based on Liga MX data since 2023.

    Key facts

    • CF Pachuca dominate this fixture historically: 5 wins to 0 in 7 meetings.
    • A high-scoring fixture: 3.9 goals per meeting on average.
    • Club Necaxa have lost 3 in a row.
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Pachuca
    Necaxa
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Pachuca (15–11)
    Necaxa (12–20)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Pachuca
    Christian Rivera: 239 passningar, xT 0.41RiveraFrancisco Venegas: 178 passningar, xT 0.49VenegasSergio Barreto: 168 passningar, xT 0.5BarretoCarlos Sanchez: 159 passningar, xT 0.49SanchezEduardo Bauermann: 145 passningar, xT 0.17BauermannOussama Idrissi: 120 passningar, xT 0.39IdrissiCarlos Moreno: 92 passningar, xT 0.23MorenoSergio Lenin Rodríguez Rodelas: 89 passningar, xT 0.02RodelasAlan Bautista: 72 passningar, xT 0.41BautistaRodolfo Pizarro: 66 passningar, xT 0.21PizarroElias Montiel: 48 passningar, xT 0.01Montiel
    Necaxa
    Kaiky Marques Naves: 217 passningar, xT 0.23NavesRaul Martinez: 189 passningar, xT 0.22MartinezPedro Pedraza: 141 passningar, xT 0.16PedrazaAgustin Oliveros: 130 passningar, xT 0.14OliverosMauro Aldair Zaleta Oropeza: 116 passningar, xT 0.01OropezaLorenzo Faravelli: 106 passningar, xT 0.22FaravelliLuis Ronaldo Jiménez González: 102 passningar, xT 0.09GonzálezDaniel Ulises Leyva: 91 passningar, xT 0.71LeyvaMatías Román Espíndola: 87 passningar, xT 0.21EspíndolaAlexis Pena: 87 passningar, xT 0.13PenaJulián Simón Carranza: 79 passningar, xT 0.17Carranza
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Pachuca
    Christian Rivera: 239 passningar, xT 0.41RiveraFrancisco Venegas: 178 passningar, xT 0.49VenegasSergio Barreto: 168 passningar, xT 0.5BarretoCarlos Sanchez: 159 passningar, xT 0.49SanchezEduardo Bauermann: 145 passningar, xT 0.17BauermannOussama Idrissi: 120 passningar, xT 0.39IdrissiCarlos Moreno: 92 passningar, xT 0.23MorenoSergio Lenin Rodríguez Rodelas: 89 passningar, xT 0.02RodelasAlan Bautista: 72 passningar, xT 0.41BautistaRodolfo Pizarro: 66 passningar, xT 0.21PizarroElias Montiel: 48 passningar, xT 0.01Montiel
    Necaxa
    Kaiky Marques Naves: 217 passningar, xT 0.23NavesRaul Martinez: 189 passningar, xT 0.22MartinezPedro Pedraza: 141 passningar, xT 0.16PedrazaAgustin Oliveros: 130 passningar, xT 0.14OliverosMauro Aldair Zaleta Oropeza: 116 passningar, xT 0.01OropezaLorenzo Faravelli: 106 passningar, xT 0.22FaravelliLuis Ronaldo Jiménez González: 102 passningar, xT 0.09GonzálezDaniel Ulises Leyva: 91 passningar, xT 0.71LeyvaMatías Román Espíndola: 87 passningar, xT 0.21EspíndolaAlexis Pena: 87 passningar, xT 0.13PenaJulián Simón Carranza: 79 passningar, xT 0.17Carranza

    The teams in numbers

    PerformancePachucaNecaxa
    Points128
    xPoints12.213.1
    xG per match1.31.6
    xGA per match1.61.6
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.290.22
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.120.27
    Playing stylePachucaNecaxa
    Build-up efficiency0.320.32
    Field tilt0.490.41
    xT per match1.21.1
    xTA per match1.11
    Won balls, offensive half2622
    Pressing intensity0.230.24
    Pressing efficiency0.250.28
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.190.27
    Entries into the box per match1212
    Entries into the box against1314
    Pass completion %0.750.77
    Pass completion % under pressure0.720.72
    Passes per match316339
    Passes against per match382353
    Switches of play per match31.930.7
    Long balls per match4438
    Set piecesPachucaNecaxa
    xG from free kicks0.10.04
    Corners per match55.4
    Corners against per match4.54.8
    xG per corner0.030.05
    xGA per corner against0.010.05
    First touch, offensive corners %0.570.37
    First touch, defensive corners %0.60.42
    OtherPachucaNecaxa
    Throw-in control0.690.65
    The goalkeepersCarlos Moreno (Pachuca)Luis Ronaldo Jiménez González (Necaxa)
    Saves3435
    Save %76%69%
    xG prevented32%41%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Pachuca vs Necaxa according to our model?

    The model gives Pachuca a 53% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Pachuca 53%, draw 26%, Necaxa 21%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 11% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 57% and under at 43%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 58% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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