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Monterrey vs Santos Laguna Prediction, Tips & Odds

Monterrey vs Santos Laguna

Liga MXApertura - 1
Monterrey
#1 · Liga MX
WLWLW
3 - 2
Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
Santos Laguna
#17 · Liga MX
WLLLL
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.48
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.43 (implied 70.0%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 72.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.38). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (72.5% vs 70.0%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Monterrey to win against Santos Laguna, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Monterrey's recent form shows a mixed performance with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. Despite this inconsistent form, they have the advantage of playing at home, where they typically perform better. On the other hand, Santos Laguna has shown a stronger recent performance with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. However, their recent form may not be enough to overcome Monterrey's home advantage. Santos Laguna will need to improve their away performance to secure a positive result in this fixture. The model output suggests a win probability favouring Monterrey, but it’s important to note that inconsistency in form could lead to an unexpected result. Given the competitive nature of Liga MX, any lapse in concentration could sway the match in Santos Laguna's favour. The full methodology is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model analyses expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Monterrey Win62%1.54
Draw20%4.32
Santos Laguna Win19%5.14
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5060.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4362.0%

Combined goal output is high (2.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Monterrey 2-1 Santos Laguna
7.7213.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Monterrey -1.5
2.2542%

Monterrey have been the stronger side, winning 32% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.72
13.0%
1-1
8.60
11.7%
2-0
9.23
10.9%
1-0
9.81
10.2%
3-1
10.08
10.0%
2-2
12.10
8.4%

Our model projects a 2-1 Monterrey win as the most likely scoreline at 13.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Monterrey
-0.0
1.21
Santos Laguna
+0.0
4.01
Monterrey
-0.5
1.50
Santos Laguna
+0.5
4.67
Monterrey
-1.5
2.25
Santos Laguna
+1.5
10.00

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Monterrey are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Monterrey vs Santos Laguna
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.554.355.101.442.701.482.45
Marathonbet
1.534.305.201.392.591.502.38
Betfair
1.504.505.001.402.881.502.55
Pinnacle
1.584.445.371.482.72
SBO
1.484.334.94
William Hill
1.533.904.801.442.45
Bet365
1.574.505.251.442.701.532.38
1xBet
1.554.305.121.392.591.502.42
Unibet
1.504.405.401.402.701.482.35
888Sport
1.533.704.751.442.401.532.30
Betano
1.604.655.501.472.801.522.45
Superbet
1.534.455.151.432.671.532.35
BetVictor
1.534.405.251.432.561.472.45

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
62%
Over 3.5 Goals
44.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XMonterrey or Draw
81%1.14
12Monterrey or Santos Laguna
81%1.18
X2Draw or Santos Laguna
38%2.38

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Monterrey leads 6-3)
6 Monterrey1 Draw3 Santos Laguna
26 Apr
Santos Laguna
3-0
Monterrey
Liga MX
Sept 25
Monterrey
1-0
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
Mar 25
Monterrey
4-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
Sept 24
Santos Laguna
0-2
Monterrey
Liga MX
Jan 24
Santos Laguna
0-2
Monterrey
Liga MX
Nov 23
Monterrey
3-0
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
May 23
Monterrey
2-0
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
May 23
Santos Laguna
0-0
Monterrey
Liga MX
Apr 23
Monterrey
1-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
Jul 22
Santos Laguna
4-3
Monterrey
Liga MX

In the last 10 matches between Monterrey and Santos Laguna, Monterrey has won 6 times, Santos Laguna has won 3 times, and there has been 1 draw. The scorelines indicate a relatively strong advantage for Monterrey, with several decisive victories, including three matches won by a margin of two goals or more. However, Santos Laguna has also secured some notable wins, including a significant 3-0 victory in April 2026. The matches have shown a mix of both tight contests and wider scorelines, with the most recent draw occurring in May 2023.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Monterrey
430112579
WWLW
2
Atlas
43016519
WLWW
3
Club America
32105147
WDW
4
Toluca
42116337
DWLW
5
Club Tijuana
32104137
DWW
6
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
42117527
DWWL
16
Tigres UANL
4013610-41
LLDL
17
Santos Laguna
300327-50
LLL
18
FC Juarez
4004213-110
LLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
MonterreyHome
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 9 · GA 33.00 pts/game
Santos LagunaAway
0W0D2L
2 playedGF 2 · GA 60.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
MonterreySantos Laguna
1.4Goals p.g.1.12
1.44Goals conceded p.g.2
20%Clean sheets12%
32%Win rate23%
2.84Avg goals in match3.12
1.33xG per game1.32
0.24xGA per game-0.45
53%Possession %47%
5.4Shots on target / game3.1
3.8Corners per game4.9
Monterrey
Recent Form

Monterrey have won 5 of their last 12 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Monterrey 1-2 and beat Monterrey 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 6D 11L from the last 25 games (32% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: MonterreyAll competitions
09 Aug
Inter Miami
1-2
Monterrey
Leagues Cup
05 Aug
Monterrey
1-2
Orlando City SC
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Atlas
0-2
Monterrey
Liga MX
26 Jul
Necaxa
2-1
Monterrey
Liga MX
19 Jul
Monterrey
3-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
04 Jul
Atlante FC
1-1
Monterrey
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
32%
6
Draw
24%
11
Lost
44%
Santos Laguna
Recent Form

Santos Laguna have won 4 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 11. Their recent away fixtures include beat Santos Laguna 0-2 and lost to Chicago Fire 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 3D 17L from the last 26 games (23% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Santos LagunaAll competitions
13 Aug
Philadelphia Union
0-2
Santos Laguna
Leagues Cup
10 Aug
Chicago Fire
3-1
Santos Laguna
Leagues Cup
06 Aug
New York City FC
2-0
Santos Laguna
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Club America
3-0
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
26 Jul
Santos Laguna
0-1
Atlas
Liga MX
19 Jul
Monterrey
3-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
6
Win
23%
3
Draw
12%
17
Lost
65%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Monterrey

No reported absences

Santos Laguna

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Monterrey Win1.54 (61.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.43 (62%)
Both Teams Score1.50 (60.6%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.66 (38%)
BTTS No2.41 (39.4%)
Speculative
Draw4.32 (19.5%)
Santos Laguna Win5.14 (18.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Monterrey have averaged 3.8 corners per match at home; Santos Laguna 4.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Monterrey have generated 1.33 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 32% of them. They put 5.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Monterrey player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.