Necaxa and Puebla Look to Break Winless Streaks in Apertura 2025 Season Opener

Necaxa and Puebla will start Matchday 9 of the Apertura 2025 this Friday at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes, kicking off at 7 p.m. local time, as reported by El Universal. Necaxa enters the match under pressure, having gone six games without a win and currently sitting 16th in the standings with six points.

In their last match, Fernando Gago’s team managed a 1-1 draw against Juárez, but securing victories has been an issue. Their last win was on Matchday 2, when they defeated Querétaro 3-1. Playing at home, Necaxa hopes to change their luck.

Puebla is in a tough spot as well. With only four points, they are at the bottom of the table and haven’t won in their last five matches. Since coach Hernán Cristante took over, the team has recorded one draw and two losses in three games. Their last win was on Matchday 3 against Santos Laguna, where they won 1-0.

Both teams are under significant pressure. Necaxa wants to regain confidence with their home fans, while Puebla aims to break free from their losing streak. The match is expected to be intense, reflecting the urgency both sides feel.

Probable lineups

Necaxa: Ezequiel Unsain; Alexis Peña, Agustín Oliveros, Alan Montes, Juan Pablo Segovia; Fernando Arce, Vicente Poggi, Alan Medina; Brian Garnica, Diber Cambindo, Heriberto Jurado. Coach: Fernando Gago.
Puebla: Jesús Rodríguez; Gustavo Ferrareis, Gastón Silva, Diego de Buen, Emanuel Gularte; Carlos Baltazar, Diego Cortés, Kevin Velasco, Martín Barragán; Guillermo Martínez, Santiago Ormeño. Coach: Hernán Cristante.