Club Necaxa is chasing its second win of the season this Saturday as it hosts Puebla at Estadio Victoria.
Their last outing was a 1-1 draw away to Tigres UANL last week, with Owen González scoring in the 12th minute. That result extended their winless run in the league to four matches, a sequence that includes defeats to Cruz Azul and León. The squad has scored 9 goals but conceded 12, leaving a negative goal difference of -3.
The match preview
Puebla, the opponent, occupies ninth place with a more solid recent record. La Franja are coming off wins in their last two league games, against Santos Laguna and Pachuca, showing a potent attack. The recent history between the sides suggests an open contest, where the Rayos defense will need to be more focused than ever.
Necaxa's coaching staff will have to assess the fitness of several players after the effort in Monterrey. In the last match, the starting XI featured L. Jiménez in goal, with a back three of R. Martínez, Kaiky Naves, and A. Oliveros. Midfield duties fell to Owen González, P. Pedraza, L. Faravelli, and M. Zaleta, while the attack was led by M. Espíndola, J. Ruiz, and J. Carranza.
With the Liga MX schedule progressing, every point becomes vital to climb the table. A win against Puebla could propel Necaxa closer to the playoff spots. Fans can check the confirmed lineup and all match details on our squad page. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th in Aguascalientes.
