Our model gives Necaxa a 24% chance to win this one, against 24% for a draw and 52% for Cruz Azul.

Both teams are projected to score in 55% of simulations, against 45% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 54% likelihood against 46% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Necaxa have gone over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 2, and Cruz Azul have done so in 1 of their last 1.