Liga MX clash: Necaxa host Atlas looking to turn fortunes around

match overview

On Saturday, 17 October 2026, Necaxa will welcome Atlas to Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes for a Liga MX fixture kicking off at 01:00 UTC. This encounter sees the 17th-placed Necaxa face the 6th-placed Atlas, with a nine-point gap separating the two teams in the league standings. Necaxa have struggled this season, securing just 9 points from 11 matches, while Atlas have accumulated 18 points over the same number of games.

standings and recent form

Necaxa sit 17th in the Liga MX table with two wins, three draws and six losses, scoring 15 goals but conceding 23, leaving them with a goal difference of minus eight. Their recent form reflects these struggles, as they have failed to win in their last five games, registering two draws and three losses, including a 3-3 draw against Pachuca and a 2-4 home defeat to América. They have scored seven goals across these matches but conceded 12, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 goals conceded per game in this period.

In contrast, Atlas have earned 18 points to sit 6th in the standings. Their record includes five wins, three draws and three losses, with 17 goals scored and 18 conceded, resulting in a goal difference of minus one. Over their last five matches, Atlas have won once, drawn three times and lost once. Notable results include a 3-2 away victory at Tijuana and a 1-1 home draw against Guadalajara. They scored eight goals and conceded ten in this run, averaging 1.6 goals for and 2 against per game.

head-to-head history

The two sides have met once this season, with Atlas winning the fixture 1-0 away at Necaxa on 17 January 2026. This solitary encounter has seen just one goal scored, favouring the visitors. This history adds an extra edge to Saturday’s game as Necaxa aim to gain revenge at home.

expectations and outlook

Necaxa will be eager to arrest their poor run and secure a first win in over a month, especially on home soil. Their defensive record, however, raises concerns given the 12 goals conceded in five recent matches. Atlas, meanwhile, will look to build on their relatively better form and maintain their position in the top half of the table. The visitors’ ability to score and grind out results could pose a challenge for Necaxa’s defence. Given the current form and past meeting, this contest may prove closely fought, with both sides capable of influencing the outcome.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head