MEXICO CITY (Interstat) — Two Liga MX sides heading in opposite directions will meet Friday when a resurgent Santos Laguna visits struggling Necaxa at Estadio Victoria.

Santos Laguna (5-7-2) enters the Halloween clash with momentum, coming off a 3-1 home victory over Queretaro on Sunday. That win is part of a recent uptick in form, with the club unbeaten in its last three Liga MX matches, including a 2-0 win over Leon and a 2-2 draw with Mazatlan.

In contrast, Necaxa (2-8-5) sits near the bottom of the table, having secured just two victories all season. The team showed a rare offensive spark in its last outing, a wild 4-3 away win against Atletico San Luis, but its defense remains a major concern. Necaxa has conceded a league-worst 34 goals this season.

The historical record favors the visitors. In their last meeting, Santos Laguna defeated Necaxa 2-1. However, the statistical service Interstat projects a 1-1 draw for Friday’s match, suggesting a potentially tight contest.

The game will be a test of Santos Laguna’s improved road form against a Necaxa side desperate for points and defensive stability in front of its home supporters. A win for Santos Laguna would solidify its mid-table standing, while Necaxa seeks to build on the momentum from its high-scoring victory to climb out of the cellar.