Football Result



Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
37.3%
27.5%
35.2%
We were not sure. Balanced game was expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.458
0.601
Remark: 1st Leg
Game Stats
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots
23
7
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Fouls
11
10
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
10
1
Offsides
1
2
Saves
3
8
Team Formations
3-4-3
4-2-3-1


Location
Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes, Mexico
Attendance
20,641
2025-05-09 | Game Summary

In a tightly contested first leg of the Mexican Liga BBVA MX Clausura 2025 Quarterfinals, Necaxa and Tigres UANL battled to a 0-0 draw at Estadio Victoria. Necaxa, playing at home, adopted a 3-4-3 formation and dominated possession with 47.2% and unleashed a barrage of 23 shots, but only 8 found the target. Tigres UANL, employing a 4-2-3-1 setup, managed 52.8% possession but were limited to just 7 total shots, with only 3 testing the keeper. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls, 11 by Necaxa and 10 by Tigres, resulting in 1 and 2 yellow cards, respectively. Necaxa's goalkeeper made 3 saves, while Tigres' goalie was kept busy, making 8 saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The AI's pre-game prediction favored Necaxa to win, a forecast that ultimately proved incorrect as the match ended in a draw. While the AI correctly anticipated a balanced game, its specific outcome prediction missed the mark. Historically, Tigres UANL has held the upper hand in head-to-head matchups against Necaxa, winning the majority of their recent encounters. Tigres' recent form has been inconsistent, mixing wins in the Liga BBVA MX with a loss and a draw in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Necaxa's form has been similarly mixed, with a combination of wins, losses, and draws in their recent Liga BBVA MX games.
Considering their recent performances, Tigres UANL might have a slight advantage in the return leg, given their slightly higher team rate and historical dominance over Necaxa. Necaxa will need to improve their shooting accuracy if they hope to advance to the next round. The upcoming match on May 11th at Estadio Universitario will be crucial in determining which team advances in the Liga BBVA MX Clausura 2025 playoffs, as the away-goals rule will be in effect. Necaxa's inability to convert their chances in this match mirrors their struggles in previous encounters against Tigres UANL, where they often failed to find the net. Tigres UANL's resilience in defense, displayed by their goalkeeper's performance, echoes their past successes against Necaxa, where they often shut down Necaxa's attacking threats. This draw follows a pattern of tight, defensive matches for Tigres, as seen in their recent Concacaf Champions Cup games.

2025-05-07 | Pre-game insights

On May 8th, 2025, Necaxa will face Tigres UANL at Estadio Victoria in a Liga BBVA MX match, with AI predicting a Necaxa victory. Despite Tigres UANL having a higher team rate (0.601) compared to Necaxa's (0.458), the prediction favors the home side, with a 37.3% win probability against Tigres' 35.2%, with a 27.5% chance of a draw. Necaxa's recent form shows some promise with 3 victories in their last 5 games. However, Tigres, spearheaded by veteran striker André-Pierre Gignac, will be a tough opponent. Gignac's experience and goal-scoring ability could defy the odds. Tigres UANL, despite their recent loss against Cruz Azul on Concacaf Champions Cup, have a solid midfield. Historically, Tigres UANL have dominated Necaxa in head-to-head matches, but the AI sees a shift in fortunes this time around. Will Necaxa defy history and the odds, or will Tigres UANL and Gignac prove the AI wrong? The match promises an intriguing battle.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
Recent Matches before the game
Necaxa
W D L W W
Tigres UANL
L D W D W