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Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna prediction & analysis

62%
Footrivo pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗

5/10Rating
1.53Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultCruz Azul to win ✓65% · @1.36
Double chanceCruz Azul or draw ✓83% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.71

Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna preview and prediction

The match

Santos Laguna travel to Estadio Banorte in the Liga MX on Monday 7 September (00:00 WAT) to face Cruz Azul. Cruz Azul are 1st with 32 points from 16 games (top of the table), while Santos Laguna sit 6th on 25 points (in the top half).

Form guide

Cruz Azul's last 5: WLLLW Most recently they beat Necaxa 3–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.

Santos Laguna's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with Tigres UANL 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.

Cruz Azul arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 4 March 2026, finished Santos Laguna 1–2 Cruz Azul.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.1 for Cruz Azul and 1.0 for Santos Laguna. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 59% and both teams to score at 62%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Cruz Azul 2–1 Santos Laguna. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Cruz Azul65%fair 1.54 · @1.36
Draw18%fair 5.69 · @4.40
Santos Laguna17%fair 5.75 · @6.00
3.08Expected goals
2.12Cruz Azul xG
0.96Santos Laguna xG
62%Both score
59%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–010%
2–110%
1–010%
1–19%
3–07%
3–17%

From our goals model: Cruz Azul 2.1 – 1.0 Santos Laguna expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultCruz Azul to win ✓65%1.541.36
Double chanceCruz Azul or draw ✓83%1.211.10
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗62%1.611.53
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✗81%1.23–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗59%1.68–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓63%1.59–
Half-time resultCruz Azul ahead at half-time ✗47%2.14–
Half-time / full-timeHT Cruz Azul / FT Cruz Azul ✗41%2.42–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10%9.71–

Form

Cruz Azul – last 6

WLLLWW
29 Aug@ Necaxa3–1W
23 Augvs Atlas0–2L
17 Aug@ Club Tijuana1–2L
14 Augvs Chicago Fire1–2L
10 Augvs New York City FC2–1W
7 Augvs Philadelphia Union1–0W
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Santos Laguna – last 6

DLLWLL
30 Augvs Tigres UANL0–0D
23 Aug@ Puebla2–3L
17 Augvs Guadalajara Chivas0–1L
14 Aug@ Philadelphia Union2–0W
10 Aug@ Chicago Fire1–3L
7 Aug@ New York City FC0–2L
0.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

4 Mar 2026Santos Laguna v Cruz Azul1–2
Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna head-to-head page →

Liga MX table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Cruz Azul161024+1132
2Club America16862+1530
3Guadalajara Chivas16862+1130
4Toluca16763+1427
5Atlas16835-327
6Santos Laguna16817+325
7Leon16655+223
8CF Pachuca16646+922
9Club Tijuana16574+322
10Monterrey15636+121
11U.N.A.M. - Pumas16565-221
12Club Queretaro15627-520
13Puebla16547-419
14Atletico San Luis16547-519
15Tigres UANL16367-815
16Atlante FC16358-1014
17Necaxa16349-1113
18FC Juarez163211-2111

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.

Who will win Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?

On our numbers Cruz Azul have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Santos Laguna 17%.

How many goals will there be in Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?

Our predicted score is Cruz Azul 2–1 Santos Laguna, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.

When is Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?

Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna (Liga MX) kicks off on Monday 7 September 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Banorte.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.