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Toluca vs Santos Laguna Prediction, Tips & Odds

Toluca vs Santos Laguna

Liga MXApertura - 9
Toluca
#2 · Liga MX
WWWWW
VS
Estadio Nemesio Diez, Toluca
Referee: Luis Alfredo Garcia Rodriguez
Santos Laguna
#17 · Liga MX
LDLWL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.70
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.66 (implied 60.3%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 62.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.59). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.8% vs 60.3%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Toluca to win against Santos Laguna, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Toluca currently sits in 3rd place in the Liga MX standings with 13 points from 6 matches, boasting an impressive record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 loss. Their strong goal difference of +8, having scored 12 goals and conceded only 4, underscores their solid defensive capabilities and attacking prowess. Notably, Toluca has won their last five matches, indicating a strong run of form heading into this fixture. On the other hand, Santos Laguna is struggling at 17th position with only 1 point from 7 matches, which includes 6 losses and just a single draw. They have scored only 4 goals while conceding 12, resulting in a goal difference of -8. This poor form is evident in their recent performances, where they have managed only one win in their last five matches and are yet to secure a victory this season. According to the model, Toluca has a significantly higher win probability in this matchup, with expectations of a 2-0 scoreline. However, a potential caveat is that if Santos Laguna can improve their defensive organization and capitalize on any set pieces or counter-attacks, they may pose a threat. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through 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
Toluca Win74%1.25
Draw16%6.01
Santos Laguna Win11%8.84
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6655.5%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3364.4%

Combined goal output is high (2.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Toluca 2-0 Santos Laguna
8.1812.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Toluca -0.0
1.0668%

Toluca have been the stronger side, winning 51% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
8.18
12.3%
2-1
8.68
11.6%
3-0
8.88
11.3%
3-1
9.53
10.5%
1-0
10.51
9.5%
1-1
11.70
8.6%

Our model projects a 2-0 Toluca win as the most likely scoreline at 12.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Toluca clean sheets, in line with their 38% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Toluca
-0.0
1.06
Santos Laguna
+0.0
7.07

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Toluca 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

Toluca vs Santos Laguna
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.245.909.101.302.971.642.10
Betfair
1.226.0010.001.363.101.652.20
Pinnacle
1.276.518.981.333.21
SBO
1.255.427.34
William Hill
1.255.507.501.652.05
Bet365
1.286.258.501.363.101.702.05
1xBet
1.255.909.101.302.971.642.13
Betano
1.306.609.501.363.201.672.12
BetVictor
1.226.009.501.333.101.652.10

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
86.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
64.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
49.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XToluca or Draw
89%1.05
12Toluca or Santos Laguna
84%1.10
X2Draw or Santos Laguna
27%3.63

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Toluca leads 8-2)
8 Toluca0 Draw2 Santos Laguna
15 Jan
Toluca
3-1
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
Jul 25
Santos Laguna
2-4
Toluca
Liga MX
Apr 25
Toluca
2-1
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
Sept 24
Santos Laguna
2-0
Toluca
Liga MX
Feb 24
Toluca
1-0
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
Nov 23
Santos Laguna
3-1
Toluca
Liga MX
Feb 23
Santos Laguna
0-5
Toluca
Liga MX
Oct 22
Santos Laguna
1-2
Toluca
Liga MX
Oct 22
Toluca
4-3
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
Jul 22
Toluca
2-1
Santos Laguna
Liga MX

In the last 10 encounters between Toluca and Santos Laguna, Toluca has won 8 times, while Santos Laguna has claimed victory on 2 occasions, with no draws recorded. The scorelines indicate a tendency for Toluca to dominate, with several matches ending in narrow victories like 2-1 and 1-0, but also including a significant 5-0 win for Toluca. Santos Laguna's last win in this matchup came in 2024, showing that their recent performances have not matched Toluca's consistency. Overall, the head-to-head record is decidedly in favor of Toluca, reflecting a strong historical advantage.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Guadalajara Chivas
8521156917
WWDWW
2
Toluca
75111761116
WWWDW
3
Club America
7511156916
LWWWW
4
Cruz Azul
85031614215
WWWLL
5
Club Queretaro
7412107313
WWLDW
6
Club Tijuana
7412108213
LWLWD
16
Atletico San Luis
7133813-56
LWDLD
17
Santos Laguna
8116613-74
WLDLL
18
FC Juarez
8008423-190
LLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
TolucaHome
3W0D1L
4 playedGF 13 · GA 52.25 pts/game
Santos LagunaAway
0W0D4L
4 playedGF 4 · GA 100.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
TolucaSantos Laguna
1.87Goals p.g.1.07
1Goals conceded p.g.1.93
38%Clean sheets14%
51%Win rate21%
2.87Avg goals in match3
2.07xG per game1.15
-0.36xGA per game-0.62
62%Possession %48%
7.3Shots on target / game3.1
6.0Corners per game5.9
Toluca
Recent Form

Toluca have won 15 of their last 23 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Monterrey 2-0 and beat Leon 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 20W 8D 11L from the last 39 games (51% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: TolucaAll competitions
07 Sept
Toluca
2-0
Monterrey
Leagues Cup
03 Sept
Toluca
2-0
Leon
Leagues Cup
31 Aug
Toluca
4-0
FC Juarez
Liga MX
27 Aug
Toluca
2-0
Austin
Leagues Cup
22 Aug
Club Queretaro
1-2
Toluca
Liga MX
13 Aug
Toluca
3-1
FC Dallas
Leagues Cup
20
Win
51%
8
Draw
21%
11
Lost
28%
Santos Laguna
Recent Form

Santos Laguna have won 4 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 13. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Santos Laguna 1-0 and lost to Puebla 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 4D 19L from the last 29 games (21% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Santos LagunaAll competitions
06 Sept
Cruz Azul
1-0
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
30 Aug
Santos Laguna
0-0
Tigres UANL
Liga MX
23 Aug
Puebla
3-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
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
6
Win
21%
4
Draw
14%
19
Lost
66%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Toluca

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
Toluca Win1.25 (73.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.33 (64.4%)
Both Teams Score1.66 (55.5%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.09 (35.6%)
BTTS No2.11 (44.5%)
Speculative
Draw6.01 (15.6%)
Santos Laguna Win8.84 (10.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Luis Alfredo Garcia Rodriguez has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Luis Alfredo Garcia Rodriguez to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Toluca have averaged 6.0 corners per match at home; Santos Laguna 5.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Toluca have generated 2.07 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 51% of them. They put 7.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Toluca player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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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.