One of the biggest surprises in the current Liga MX campaign has been Necaxa, a side that few expected to be in the playoff conversation but has thrived under Nicolas Larcamon's tactical blueprint. A key factor behind their success has been the red-hot form of Diber Cambindo, who leads the league's scoring charts with nine goals.
Next up, Necaxa faces a stern test against Tigres UANL on Saturday, a clash that could prove pivotal, with just two points separating the two sides in the playoff race. However, Los Rayos boast the second-most potent attack in the league, having found the net 21 times, making them slight favorites to take all three points and continue their push for the summit.
Meanwhile, Tigres UANL has struggled with inconsistency, a concern that became more glaring after back-to-back defeats against León and Juárez, where they failed to register a single goal. Frustration is mounting among supporters, but there's a silver lining—André-Pierre Gignac is expected to return for this crucial showdown.
As it stands, Club Necaxa sits fourth in the Primera División with 18 points from nine matches, while Tigres UANL holds sixth place with 16 points, tallying five wins, one draw, and three losses.
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Necaxa vs Tigres kick-off time
The Liga MX match between Necaxa and Tigres will be played at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
It will kick off at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET on Saturday, March 1, in the US.
Team news & squads
Necaxa vs Tigres lineups
3-4-3
Formation
4-2-3-1
TIGNEC-Line up
NECSubstitutes
Manager
N. Larcamon
TIG-Line up
TIGSubstitutes
Manager
V. Paunovic
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Necaxa team news
After nine rounds, Necaxa has established itself as one of the most lethal attacking forces in Liga MX, racking up 21 goals in as many games—second only to Toluca, who have netted 22. That impressive tally translates to over two goals per match, highlighting their offensive firepower.
Colombian forward Diber Cambindo is enjoying his most prolific campaign in Liga MX, having found the back of the net nine times in as many matches. With his scoring touch at an all-time high, he'll be eager to extend his hot streak and add to his impressive tally in this crucial showdown.
Tigres team news
On the defensive front, Joaquim Pereira has been a rock at the back for Tigres UANL, proving to be one of the most consistent performers in the first half of the season. The Brazilian center-back's composure and leadership will be pivotal in Saturday's showdown against Necaxa.
With Romulo Zwarg and Fernando Gorriaran sidelined due to injuries, Guido Pizarro has stepped up as the key stabilizer in Tigres' midfield. However, an ongoing issue in the squad has been the lack of a true No. 9. In their search for solutions, Veljko Paunovic deployed Juan Brunetta as a false nine—a role in which he looked out of place. If Tigres hopes to see him at his best again, the Serbian manager will need to restore him to his natural position.
Form
NEC-Form
NEC- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 13/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
TIG-Form
TIG- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/4
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
NECLast 5 matches
TIG0
Wins
0
Draws
5
Wins
Goals scored
12- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5