Necaxa face América in Liga MX clash at Estadio Victoria

match details and competition context

On Monday, 28 September 2026, Liga MX action continues with Necaxa hosting América at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes. Kick-off is scheduled for 03:10 UTC. This fixture sees the 17th-placed Necaxa take on the third-placed América as both teams look to improve their standing in the early stages of the season.

current league standings

Necaxa find themselves in 17th position after nine matches, having won two, drawn two, and lost five. They have scored 10 goals but conceded 16, resulting in a goal difference of minus six. On the other hand, América sit comfortably in third place with 17 points from eight matches. Their record boasts five wins, two draws, and only one loss. The visitors have netted 17 times while conceding only eight, giving them a healthy goal difference of plus nine. The nine-point gap between the teams underlines the challenge facing the home side.

recent form and performance

Necaxa have endured a difficult recent run, picking up just two points from their last five games. Their results include two draws and three defeats, with a concerning defensive record of nine goals conceded in those matches. Their recent outings have seen losses to Atlético de San Luis (3-1), Puebla (1-0), and Cruz Azul (3-1), alongside draws against Tigres UANL (1-1) and Pumas UNAM (1-1). They have scored only four goals in this period, averaging 0.8 goals per game, while conceding 1.8 per match.

América's recent form

América's recent form has been mixed but more encouraging. In their last five matches, they have earned five points from one win, two draws, and two losses. Their victories include a 2-0 home win over Puebla, while they have drawn 2-2 with Monterrey and Guadalajara. However, they suffered narrow away defeats against León (1-0) and Cruz Azul (4-3). Despite these setbacks, América have scored nine goals across these games, averaging 1.8 per match, but have also conceded nine, reflecting a willingness to attack.

head-to-head and outlook

The teams have met once this season, with América winning 2-0 at home on 31 January 2026. This previous meeting suggests América have had the upper hand in recent encounters. Given Necaxa's current struggles and América's higher league standing, the visitors look to maintain their strong position in the top three. However, Necaxa will be eager to secure their first win in recent matches and improve their league position.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head