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 06 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 01:00 UTC in the Liga MX 2026 Apertura, Round 7. The fixture brings together two sides looking to climb the table: Tigres UANL sit 16th with 5 points and a goal difference of -2, while Necaxa are 12th on 7 points with a goal difference of -3.
With both clubs still searching for consistency in the opening phase of the Apertura, this clash carries significant weight in the race to move away from the lower half of the standings. Tigres UANL vs Necaxa stats from recent seasons show a competitive matchup with high-scoring encounters and tight knockout ties, adding extra intrigue to this league meeting at Estadio Universitario.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a balanced and competitive head-to-head between Tigres UANL and Necaxa across league and knockout fixtures.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Tigres UANL wins: 1
- Draws: 3
- Necaxa wins: 1
Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Timeline & Historical Context
The Tigres UANL vs Necaxa timeline in recent seasons highlights a rivalry shaped by both league contests and high-stakes knockout football in Liga MX. Across these meetings, neither side has managed to dominate, with results swinging between tight stalemates and goal-heavy encounters.
On 02 March 2025, the sides met at Estadio Victoria in the Clausura 2024, Round 10. Necaxa hosted that match but fell 1-2, with Tigres UANL overturning a 0-0 half-time scoreline to secure an away league victory. That result underlined Tigres’ ability to edge close contests on the road in regular-season play.
The rivalry intensified in the Clausura 2024 1/4 final. The first leg on 09 May 2025 at Estadio Victoria ended Necaxa 0-0 Tigres UANL, a cagey affair where neither side found a breakthrough. The return leg on 12 May 2025 at Estadio Universitario finished Tigres UANL 2-2 Necaxa after a goalless first half, meaning the quarter-final was decided over two tight draws. Those back-to-back stalemates in knockout competition added a tactical and defensive layer to the Tigres UANL vs Necaxa timeline.
The attacking side of this matchup was on full display on 18 October 2025 in the Apertura 2025, Round 13, at Estadio Universitario. Tigres UANL, playing at home, defeated Necaxa 5-3 after leading 3-2 at half-time in one of the highest-scoring clashes between the clubs. Then, on 18 April 2026 in the Clausura 2025, Round 15, at Estadio Victoria, Necaxa and Tigres UANL drew 1-1, with Necaxa leading 1-0 at the break before Tigres fought back. Taken together, these matches show a rivalry that can swing from tight, low-scoring knockout ties to open, attacking league battles.
Tigres UANL vs Necaxa Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Tigres UANL vs Necaxa stats underline how evenly matched these sides have been, with both teams scoring freely across their 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 1 (as home side), Tigres UANL won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
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 - 15
- 18 October 2025: Tigres UANL 5-3 Necaxa (Half-time: 3-2) – Liga MX Apertura - 13
- 12 May 2025: Tigres UANL 2-2 Necaxa (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX Clausura - 1/4 final
- 09 May 2025: Necaxa 0-0 Tigres UANL (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX Clausura - 1/4 final
- 02 March 2025: Necaxa 1-2 Tigres UANL (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX Clausura - 10
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Tigres UANL Matches Results and Stats
Tigres UANL’s recent form in the Apertura 2026 has been inconsistent, reflected in a season-to-date record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 defeats from 6 matches. They have been stronger at Estadio Universitario, where they are unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 4 goals and conceding 2. Overall, Tigres average 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, indicating a side that can create chances but is vulnerable defensively, especially away from home where they have lost 3 of 4 games.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 2, Lose 3 (season to date)
Last 5 Necaxa Matches Results and Stats
Necaxa enter this fixture with a slightly better Apertura 2026 profile, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses from 6 league matches. Their stronger performances have come at Estadio Victoria, where they have 2 wins and 2 defeats, while on the road they have yet to win, with 1 draw and 1 loss away. Like Tigres, Necaxa average 1.3 goals scored per match but concede slightly more at 1.8 per game, and they are still searching for their first clean sheet of the season across all venues.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 3 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Historically, Tigres UANL vs Necaxa has been a finely balanced matchup, with 1 win each and 3 draws from 5 recent meetings, and a total goal tally of 10-7 in favour of Tigres. The venue split suggests a slight edge for Tigres at Estadio Universitario, where they have taken a win and a draw, while Necaxa have shown they can compete strongly at home and have already beaten Tigres in Aguascalientes. Season-to-date form points to two sides with similar attacking output but defensive fragility, particularly for Necaxa, who have yet to keep a clean sheet. With the historical record tight and both teams under pressure to climb the Apertura standings, the statistical trends lean towards another competitive contest, with Tigres’ home strength set against Necaxa’s capacity to stay in games and take points from this rivalry.
Tigres UANL vs Necaxa H2H Statistics updated on 01 September 2026.
