Analysis The numbers behind the result
Necaxa edge xG battle but Pumas salvage late point
The 1-1 draw was a fair reflection of a tight contest, though Necaxa (1.38 xG) slightly edged the expected goals battle over Pumas (1.14 xG). Despite Pumas' higher shot volume (21 to 15), Necaxa created marginally better chances, with both sides landing 4 shots on target. The visitors' 52% possession translated into more dangerous moments, particularly through E. Rodriguez, who assisted J. Carranza's 76th-minute opener.
Pumas' persistence paid off late, with G. Martinez teeing up L. Herrera's 88th-minute equaliser. The hosts' 7 corners to Necaxa's 4 underlined their territorial pressure, but Necaxa's compact 3-5-2 limited clear-cut opportunities. Keylor Navas and Luis Jimenez matched each other with 3 saves apiece, but Jimenez's 0.38 goals prevented proved crucial in denying Pumas a winner. The decisive stat: Necaxa's superior xG efficiency (1.38 from 15 shots) versus Pumas' 1.14 from 21 attempts.