Necaxa 1-1 FC Juarez: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a pressure match between the bottom two, with neither side carrying convincing recent form into Friday. Necaxa have home advantage and the more established focal point in Carranza, but their own defensive fragility and the doubt over Alexis Peña leave an opening for Juárez. The visitors are weakened by Lucas Romero's long-term absence and several fitness concerns, yet Estupiñán remains capable of punishing loose defending. A fast Necaxa start would change the mood around Estadio Victoria; if Juárez survive it, their direct game can make the contest uncomfortable.

Head-to-head analysis

Necaxa hold a modest edge across the last ten meetings, including a victory in the reverse fixture earlier this year. However, half of those encounters finished level, and the latest meeting at Estadio Victoria was a draw.

Injuries and absences

Juárez are most affected: Lucas Romero is a confirmed long-term absentee, with Jairo Torres, Ettson Ayón and Bryan Romero still doubtful. Necaxa's concern is Alexis Peña; if he misses out, Estupiñán has a more favourable physical match-up through the middle.

Form (last 5)

Necaxa vs FC Juarez stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-15FC Juarez 1-2 Necaxa
• 2025-09-13Necaxa 1-1 FC Juarez
• 2025-04-16FC Juarez 2-2 Necaxa
• 2024-08-24Necaxa 3-0 FC Juarez
• 2024-02-04FC Juarez 2-2 Necaxa
• 2023-09-16Necaxa 1-1 FC Juarez

Other Liga MX matches

• Atletico San Luis – Club Queretaro
• FC Juarez – Atlante FC
• Tigres UANL – Leon
• Atlas – Club America
• Puebla – Monterrey
• Toluca – Club Tijuana
• CF Pachuca – Cruz Azul
• Santos Laguna – U.N.A.M. - Pumas