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Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Tigres UANL host Necaxa at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolas de los Garza on 6 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 01:00 UTC in Liga MX Apertura 2026, round “Apertura - 7”. This fixture brings together two sides who have started the campaign in contrasting fashion, and the Tigres UANL vs Necaxa stats suggest a tightly contested matchup despite what the league table currently shows.

Tigres UANL arrive in this clash sitting 16th with 5 points from 6 matches, a negative goal difference of -2 and an overall record of 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Necaxa, meanwhile, are 12th with 7 points, 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, and a goal difference of -3. With both teams already conceding more than they score, this Liga MX Apertura encounter at Estadio Universitario could have important implications for their push up the standings, making the Tigres UANL vs Necaxa stats particularly relevant in assessing the stakes.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Tigres UANL and Necaxa across league and knockout ties.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Tigres UANL wins: 2
  • Draws: 3
  • Necaxa wins: 0

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Timeline & Historical Context

The Tigres UANL vs Necaxa timeline in recent seasons is defined by high-scoring encounters and finely balanced contests in Liga MX, including crucial Clausura knockout ties. All five recorded meetings took place in Liga MX between 2024 and 2026, underlining how frequently these clubs have crossed paths in both league and postseason contexts.

On 2 March 2025 in Liga MX Clausura 2024 (round “Clausura - 10”), Necaxa hosted Tigres UANL at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes. The match finished Necaxa 1–2 Tigres UANL after a goalless first half (Half-time: 0–0), giving Tigres UANL an away league victory. That result set the tone for a sequence in which Tigres UANL consistently avoided defeat. In the same Clausura 2024 campaign, the sides met twice in the “Clausura - Quarter-finals”. On 9 May 2025 at Estadio Victoria, Necaxa and Tigres UANL drew 0–0 (Half-time: 0–0). The second leg on 12 May 2025 at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolás de los Garza ended Tigres UANL 2–2 Necaxa (Half-time: 0–0). Over those two quarter-final matches, every contest finished level, reflecting how evenly matched the teams were in knockout football.

The Liga MX Apertura 2025 fixture on 18 October 2025 at Estadio Universitario in Monterrey produced the most explosive scoreline in this series. Tigres UANL defeated Necaxa 5–3 (Half-time: 3–2) in “Apertura - 13”, underlining Tigres UANL’s attacking potential at home. Most recently, on 18 April 2026 in Liga MX Clausura 2025 (round “Clausura - 15”), Necaxa hosted Tigres UANL at Estadio Victoria. That match finished Necaxa 1–1 Tigres UANL (Half-time: 1–0), extending Necaxa’s run of avoiding defeat at home in regular time against Tigres UANL in that particular fixture, but still leaving them without a win across this five-game run. Overall, the Tigres UANL vs Necaxa timeline points to Tigres UANL having the edge, particularly in high-scoring home fixtures, while Necaxa have managed to grind out draws, especially in knockout ties.

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Tigres UANL’s slight superiority, with a clear goals advantage and no defeats in the five recorded meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Tigres UANL 10 - 7 Necaxa
  • Average Goals per Match: Tigres UANL 2.00 vs Necaxa 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Estadio Universitario: 2 matches played here — Tigres UANL won 1 (as home side), Necaxa won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Estadio Victoria: 3 matches played here — Necaxa won 0 (as home side), Tigres UANL won 1 (as away side), 2 draws

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Tigres UANL vs Necaxa last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 18 April 2026: Necaxa 1–1 Tigres UANL (Half-time: 1–0) – Liga MX Clausura 2025, round “Clausura - 15”
  • 18 October 2025: Tigres UANL 5–3 Necaxa (Half-time: 3–2) – Liga MX Apertura 2025, round “Apertura - 13”
  • 12 May 2025: Tigres UANL 2–2 Necaxa (Half-time: 0–0) – Liga MX Clausura 2024, round “Clausura - Quarter-finals”
  • 9 May 2025: Necaxa 0–0 Tigres UANL (Half-time: 0–0) – Liga MX Clausura 2024, round “Clausura - Quarter-finals”
  • 2 March 2025: Necaxa 1–2 Tigres UANL (Half-time: 0–0) – Liga MX Clausura 2024, round “Clausura - 10”

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Tigres UANL Matches Results and Stats

For Tigres UANL, the most reliable guide is their Liga MX Apertura 2026 season to date. Across 6 matches they have 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 8 goals and conceding 10. At Estadio Universitario they have been stronger, with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 home games, scoring 4 and conceding 2, averaging 2.0 goals for and 1.0 against per home match. Away from home, however, they have struggled, losing 3 of 4 and conceding twice as many as they score. Overall, their form string of “DWLLD” and an average of 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match highlight a side that can create chances but is vulnerable defensively, especially on the road.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 2, Lose 3 (season to date)

Last 5 Necaxa Matches Results and Stats

Necaxa’s Liga MX Apertura 2026 season to date shows a similarly inconsistent profile, though with a slightly better points return than Tigres UANL. With 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from 6 matches, they have scored 8 and conceded 11. At home they have 2 wins and 2 defeats (6 goals for, 7 against), while on their travels they have yet to win, with 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring 2 and conceding 4. Their form line of “LDLLW” reflects a campaign marked by defensive frailty — they have yet to keep a clean sheet and concede an average of 1.8 goals per match — but also an ability to find the net in every game so far, averaging 1.3 goals scored per match.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 3 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current season form frame this Liga MX Apertura clash as one where Tigres UANL hold the edge in direct encounters, while Necaxa arrive with slightly better league positioning. Tigres UANL are unbeaten in the five recorded meetings, with 2 wins and 3 draws and a 10–7 goals advantage, and have been particularly effective at Estadio Universitario, winning one and drawing one of the two home fixtures in this sequence. Necaxa, for their part, have shown they can compete, especially in tight knockout ties and at Estadio Victoria, but they have yet to convert that competitiveness into a head-to-head victory in these matches. Current season trends indicate both teams are likely to score and both can be exposed defensively, suggesting another open contest. Overall, the stats lean slightly towards Tigres UANL, especially given their stronger home record and historical control of this matchup, but Necaxa’s capacity to take points on the road keeps the balance closer than the head-to-head numbers alone might suggest.

Tigres UANL vs Necaxa H2H Statistics updated on 1 September 2026.

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