Mazatlán vs Necaxa Prediction

This Liga MX encounter between two of the league's struggling sides presents a clear betting opportunity based on defensive vulnerabilities rather than attacking prowess. Mazatlán sits 16th in the table with just 13 points, while Necaxa occupies 15th place with 16 points, both teams fighting near the relegation zone.

The statistics paint a compelling picture for goals from both sides. Mazatlán has failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 matches, conceding 19 goals at an alarming rate of 1.90 per game. Their recent form shows defensive fragility across the board - they've conceded multiple goals against strong opposition like Toluca (3-1 loss) and U.N.A.M. (4-1 loss), while also letting in goals against weaker teams.

Necaxa's defensive record is equally concerning, with only one clean sheet in 10 games and 21 goals conceded (2.10 per game). Their away form is particularly dire, conceding 3.40 goals per game on the road. However, they've shown attacking spark recently with a 4-1 victory over Santos Laguna and a 4-3 win at Atletico San Luis.

Both teams demonstrate a consistent pattern of both sides finding the net. Each side has seen both teams score in 70% of their recent matches. Mazatlán's home games average 1.67 goals scored but 2.00 conceded, while Necaxa's away matches average 2.00 goals scored and 3.40 conceded.

The head-to-head record further supports this trend, with both teams scoring in 5 of their 9 previous meetings. The last encounter ended 3-1 to Necaxa, continuing the pattern of goals for both sides.

Given both teams' defensive struggles and consistent ability to score, the both teams to score market offers the most reliable outcome in this unpredictable bottom-table encounter.