Selected prediction
Pachuca have taken 9 points from their last 8, while Necaxa have not won in their last 8. Pachuca average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded at home, while Necaxa average 1.4 scored and 2.1 conceded away from home. In their last 2 meetings Pachuca won 2, drew 0 and lost 0 to Necaxa, with 2.0 goals a game. Our model expects Pachuca to score about 1.7 and Necaxa about 1.1. We expect around 2.7 goals in total, so goals look likely.