Necaxa Vs Tigres UANL Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Liga MX

Necaxa Vs Tigres UANL Preview

Tournament: Liga MX Clausura

Date: Thursday, 8 May

Kick-off time: 20:00 GMT

Venue: Estadio Victoria

We have an thrilling contest on the horizon as Necaxa take on Tigres UANL in the quarterfinal off the Liga MX Clausura at the Estadio Victoria. The home side will be looking to make the most out of the 1st leg as it will have a direct impact on the second leg.

Necaxa has endured a mixed season this term as they find themselves in the fifth position in the table. They accumulated 31 points, which was enough for them to secure their place in the quarterfinal, with Nicolas Larcamon's side aiming to finish the season with some silverware.

They are heading into this match in good form, having won three of their four matches while also gathering one draw and losing once. Diber Cambindo is their top scorer this season with 11 goals, while Jose Paradela provides the most assists with seven.

Tigres UANL, on the other hand, accumulated 33 points to find themselves in fourth position. Their recent run of form has been a little concerning, having lost the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal clash to Cruz Azul on a 2- 1 aggregate. However, they now have a golden chance to finish the season with silverware as they take on Necaxa in the quarter-final tie, with whom they have won their last five meetings. In the last five matches, they have managed to register two wins, drawing another two, and losing once against Cruz Azul. Juan Brunetta leads both the goalscoring and assists charts with six goals and three assists.

Necaxa Team News

Necaxa have only one injury concern in their squad for this clash. Agustin Oliveros remains a possible doubt for the match as he makes an injury progress having suffered a leg injury back on 3rd March. They are likely to stick to the same lineup that took the field last time around.

Tigres UANL Team News

The visitors also have some injury doubts in their squad. Andre-Pierre Gignac, their talisman forward, remains a possible doubt here and will be assessed before the match as he makes a return from a leg injury. Joining him on a possible doubt are Javier Aquino and Rafael Guerrero, who also will be assessed, having made a recovery from ankle injuries.

Necaxa Vs Tigres UANL Predicted Lineups

Necaxa predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Unsain

Defenders: Lara, Pena,Alcantar

Midfielders: Rosero, Palavecino, Rodriguez, Rojas

Attackers: Paradela, Perez; Monreal

Tigres UANL predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Guzman

Defenders: Joaquim, Purata, Angulo

Midfielders: Aquino, Vigon, Brunetta, Gorriaran, Lainez

Attackers: Cordova, Ibanez

Necaxa Vs Tigres UANL H2H Record

These two sides have faced each other 20 times before this match in which Necaxa have registered two wins over them, drawing 6 and losing another 12.

Key players to watch in Necaxa Vs Tigres UANL

Jose Paradela (Necaxa)

Jose Paradela has been a bright spark in the Necaxa team, scoring eight goals in 17 matches for them while also laying on another seven assists. His creativity in the final third has been a delight to watch, often linking the play up and also finding himself in dangerous positions. Paradela is also heading into this match in red-hot form, having registered three goals and two assists in his last five matches.

Juan Brunetta (Tigres UANL)

Juan Brunetta, like his Argentine compatriot, is lighting up the Liga MX with his goals and assists, helping to team in their run-in. This season, he has six goals to his name from 17 matches while also providing another three assists. He has been a bright spark in the team, who is technically very good and can cut through defences with his excellent vision.

Necaxa Vs Tigres UANL Prediction

Necaxa have performed well in recent matches and will be hoping to get the better of the visitors, with whom they have lost their last five matches. Tigres, on their part, have somehow slowed down but cannot be ruled out due to their experience in this kind of match. However, considering the importance of this match, we expect both sides to play a draw here with neither team willing to take a risk.

Predicted Score: Necaxa 1-1 Tigres UANL

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