{"id":33487,"date":"2026-08-17T21:24:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=33487"},"modified":"2026-08-17T21:27:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:27:56","slug":"match-preview-pumas-vs-necaxa-08-23-26-liga-mx","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/liga-mx\/match-preview-pumas-vs-necaxa-08-23-26-liga-mx\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pumas UNAM<\/a> host Necaxa<\/a> at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on Sunday, August 23 (9:00 PM ET \/ 8:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM PT).<\/p>\n

There are no fresh fitness concerns on either side heading into this one. Pumas UNAM can call on the front-foot trio of Juninho, Victor Arteaga and Sebastian Cordova, while Robert Morales’ service from midfield has produced 3 assists already this season. Necaxa, with no availability issues of their own, will lean on Julian Carranza to lead the line after a hot start in front of goal.<\/p>\n

Both teams have found the net through more than one source already this term, and with Juninho and Carranza both up to three goals apiece, there’s every reason to expect this one to open up rather than lock down. Pumas UNAM’s +2 goal difference points to an attack capable of turning a tight game their way, and the Estadio Olimpico Universitario should see goals at both ends before the home side edge it.<\/p>\n

US viewers can watch Pumas UNAM vs Necaxa on ViX, TUDN or Fox.<\/p>\n\n\n