Necaxa desperately need points on Monday, Nov 2 at 12:00 AM in the Liga MX – Apertura. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Club Santos Laguna come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Necaxa travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Club Santos Laguna won their last outing, while Necaxa suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Club Santos Laguna face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Necaxa have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Necaxa won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Club Santos Laguna clear favorites, but Necaxa have shown they can grind out results. Expect Club Santos Laguna to take the points, potentially without being at their best.