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

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Preview

• Tournament: Liga MX Clausara
• Venue: Estadio Universitario
• Date: 12th May

• Kick-off Time: TBD

  Tigres UANL vs Necaxa is set to take place in the Estadio Universitario on 12th May in the second leg of the Clausara quarter-finals in the Liga MX. Tigres UANL are currently in fourth place with 33 points in 17 games, winning 10 games, drawing three, and losing four. Tigres have finished in the top six once again as they did last season, with a similar points tally. Their form in the last five games has been decent, winning two games, drawing two games, and losing one game. This includes a concerning recent 2-1 defeat on aggregate to Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals. Necaxa have outdone themselves compared to their performance in the last season. Necaxa finished in 9th place in the 2023-2024 season, and comparatively, they are now in 5th place with 31 points, winning ten games, drawing one, and losing six. Necaxa's form in the last five games has been great, winning three games, drawing one, and losing one.

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Team News

Tigres UANL Team News

The hosts have a few injury doubts in their squad. Andre-Pierre Gignac, their talisman forward, is returning from a leg injury and remains a possible doubt. The other potential absentees are Javier Aquino and Rafael Guerrero, who will be assessed before the match, having made a recovery from ankle injuries.

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 is still recovering from a leg injury sustained back on 3rd March.

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Predicted Lineups

Tigres UANL Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Guzman

Defenders: Joaquim, Purata, Angulo

Midfielders: Aquino, Vigon, Brunetta, Gorriaran, Lainez

Forwards: Cordova, Ibanez

Necaxa Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Unsain

Defenders: Lara, Pena, Alcantar

Midfielders: Rosero, Palavecino, Rodriguez, Rojas

Forwards: Paradela, Perez, Monreal

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa H2H Record

Tigres UANL and Necaxa have faced each other 20 times in their history, with Tigres UANL winning 12 times, whereas Necaxa has only won twice.

Key Players To Watch In Tigres UANL vs Necaxa

Juan Brunetta (Tigres UANL)

Juan Brunetta is lighting up the Liga MX with his goal contributions and is a key player for Tigres UANL. This season, he has six goals in 17 matches while also providing three assists. He has been more than just a goal scorer and is a bright spark in the team, who is technically very good and can cut through the backline with his excellent vision.

Jose Paradela (Necaxa)

Jose Paradela has been a bright spark in the Necaxa team, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists in 17 matches for them. His creativity in the final third is his best attribute, often linking the play up and also finding himself in dangerous positions. Paradela is also heading into this match as Necaxa's best player, having registered three goals and two assists in his last five matches.

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Prediction

Although Necaxa are in great form recently and Tigres UANL have stumbled a bit off their usual standards, the home stadium advantage and experience in such fixtures will help them. Tigres UANL will go on an all-out attack and are likely to get the win.

Prediction: Tigres UANL 2-0 Necaxa

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