The first half ends with a 1-0 victory for Necaxa against CF Monterrey.

Both teams earned three points in the previous round by defeating their opponents, so a tight match is expected where neither team will give away anything.

Necaxa defeated Atl. de San Luis 2-1 in their previous match and will look for another favorable result at home. In the last 4 matches, they have won 2 games and lost 2 games.

CF Monterrey comes with a boost after defeating León 5-1. In the last few rounds, they have obtained 3 victories and 1 draw.

The home team is in fifth place and has reached 12 points (4 wins - 3 losses), while the visitor has achieved 16 points and is in second place in the championship (5 wins - 1 draw - 1 loss).

The chosen referee to officiate the match at the Victoria Stadium is Guillermo Pacheco Larios.

The team led by Jaime Lozano plays with a 4-3-3 formation with Luis Malagón in goal; Brian García, Alexis Peña, Juan Pablo Segovia, and Agustin Oliveros in defense; Ángelo Araos, José Esquivel, and Fernando Madrigal in midfield; and Facundo Batista, Milton Giménez, and Brayan Garnica upfront.

On the other hand, the team led by Víctor Vucetich takes the field with a 4-4-2 strategy with Luis Cárdenas in goal; Erick Aguirre, Héctor Moreno, Sebastián Vegas, and Stefan Medina in defense; Maximiliano Meza, Celso Ortiz, Luis Romo, and Alfonso González in midfield; and Rogelio Funes Mori and Rodrigo Aguirre upfront.