Club Necaxa vs. Club Leon Prediction: Will Leon Continue Their Dominance Over Necaxa?

Sunday evening will see Club Leon take on Club Necaxa at Estadio Victoria. This fixture      between these two has been a one-sided affair in their previous 18 clashes. Club Leon has dominated the head-to-head grabbing a victory 13 times while splitting the points twice. In their last meeting back in September, both clubs found the score sheet drawing 1-1. On paper, this could be a closely contested battle as only four points separate these two clubs in the Liga MX table.

Club Necaxa is coming off an impressive 2-1 win on the road over Cruz Azul, winning in back-to-back outings. Necaxa currently sits in seventh in the Clausura, but only remains four points back of Club America who currently occupy the second spot in the table.

Meanwhile Club Leon, currently sits in ninth place, moving up the table thanks to their splendid form. For Los Panzas Verdes, they have reeled off four wins in their last six matches. Their most recent encounter before the international break saw them grab a 2-1 victory over Puebla at home.

Club Necaxa vs. Club Leon Betting Odds for Sunday, Mar. 31

Heading into Sunday's contest, the books are favouriting the outcome that both teams will find the back of the net. For both teams to score is listed at -163, for both teams not to find the scoresheet is priced at +120. For both clubs in their last five matches, they have conceded in four, making both teams to score market attractive in this situation.

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Club Necaxa vs. Club Leon Betting Prediction

Club Necaxa

Necaxa returns to home where they have yet to suffer a defeat in this calendar year, grabbing 12 out of a possible 18 points. Los Rayos are proficient up on attack, currently ranked fourth in the league averaging 1.7 goals per match. The club doesn’t own the most stout defence at home, prone to conceding as they have allowed six goals in six home games, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last two at Estadio Victoria.

The spotlight will be shining on Diber Cambindo, Club Necaxa's current leading goal scorer with six goals and has tallied two assists. For the 28-year-old most recent appearance, all he needed was one shot toward the target as he found the back of the net in 57 minutes of work.

Club Leon

The visitors come into this clash on a searing pace when it comes to registering goals. In their last five excursions in domestic play, they have racked up eight goals. Their body of work throughout the competition has been consistent as they are averaging 1.5 goals scored per match. With a total of 18 goals in the Clausura, they are exceeding expectations as they have an (xG) of 16.5.

Leading the way for Leon is 25-year-old Federico Vinas. The Uruguayan leads Los Panzas Verdes with six goals in just over 1000 minutes of playing time. Vinas is constantly wreaking havoc around the 18-yard box, registering 38 total shots with 16 hitting the target. The slick forward will be tough to handle as he has won 13 fouls for his side, he will keep Necaxa defenders in check.

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Club Necaxa vs. Club Leon - My Pick

The trend is our friend in this encounter with both clubs dominating both teams to score market in Liga MX. Currently, the average for both teams bagging one past the keeper in the competition is 59 percent. The two participants in this bout far exceed the league average with Necaxa as both teams have scored in 80 percent of their games this season. For Club Leon, Both teams have scored in 75 percent of their matches in domestic play. In the last three meetings these two have dueled in, both clubs were able to breach past the keeper. This Sunday night encounter should produce fireworks on both ends of the pitch.

• Club Necaxa vs. Club Leon pick: Both teams to score YES (-163) at bet365

How to Watch Club Necaxa vs. Club Leon

• When: Sunday, March 31, 9 p.m ET

• Where: Estadio Estadio Victoria

• TV: Univision, Telemundo, Fox Sports, ESPN, Vix and Sling TV