Necaxa vs Club America tips and predictions

Close call expected in Liga MX

The jury's still out on this one but you can make a case for all outcomes. The away team has the edge if you're interested in the value. Setting a high tempo they can earn the win after an entertaining ninety minutes.

The hosts have occasionally looked distracted in some of their latest showings. When defending Necaxa's performances have at times lacked a certain something. They need to be better when clearing their lines. Letting in an average of 3.3 goals across their latest 4 games has given them plenty to think about.

Club America have showed what they can do. They have kept a clean sheet in 11 of their last 20 away matches. The away team will like their chances and if they secure the win it will be richly deserved. They've scored 2.4 goals on average over their last 14 games and if the hosts stutter the visitors will make things pretty uncomfortable here.

It's possible that this match will be determined by which team is the first to open their account. The betting markets imply that both sides can get in on the act as the teams are nicely matched. It isn't The Yes BTTS bet could be interesting. As far as the total goals line goes, it's Under 3.5 goals picked as the best play given the current prices.

The head-to-head shows that Necaxa have not won any of the last 9 games between the teams.

The hosts went down to a 2-1 defeat last Monday against Pachuca.