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As Cruz Azul prepares to host Santos Laguna on September 6, 2026, both teams approach the match with contrasting recent form. Cruz Azul has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 encounters, demonstrating a degree of resilience and tactical cohesion. Their ability to capitalize on home advantage will play a crucial role, as they typically exhibit strong performances at Estadio Azteca, employing a compact midfield and pressing game that can unsettle opponents.
On the other hand, Santos Laguna has struggled to find consistency, managing only 1 win in their last 5 matches. Their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed recently, often leading to challenging scenarios against aggressive attacking lines. While Santos possesses individual talent capable of turning a match, they will need to tighten their backline to hold off Cruz Azul’s advances effectively.
Bookmakers favor Cruz Azul with odds reflecting a probability of a 50.4% home win compared to a 17.8% chance for an away victory for Santos. However, given the unpredictable nature of Liga MX, fans can expect an engaging clash where tactical execution and in-game adjustments will be key. As both teams look to maximize their potential, the outcome remains uncertain, underscoring the competitive spirit of this fixture.
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| Cruz Azul 66.5% |
Draw 19.6% |
Santos Laguna 13.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.44 | 5.00 | 6.21 | |
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1.40 | 4.60 | 6.50 | |
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1.42 | 4.65 | 6.48 | |
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1.44 | 4.86 | 6.24 | |
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1.36 | 4.80 | 7.40 |
Latest Results
| 28.08.26 Club Necaxa – Cruz Azul FC – 1:3 22.08.26 Cruz Azul FC – Club Atlas – 0:2 16.08.26 Club Tijuana – Cruz Azul FC – 2:1 13.08.26 Cruz Azul FC – Chicago Fire – 1:2 06.08.26 Cruz Azul FC – Philadelphia Union – 1:0 |
29.08.26 Santos Laguna – Tigres UANL – 0:0 22.08.26 Puebla FC – Santos Laguna – 3:2 16.08.26 Santos Laguna – Chivas Guadalajara – 0:1 13.08.26 Philadelphia Union – Santos Laguna – 0:2 06.08.26 New York City FC – Santos Laguna – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 03.03.26 Santos Laguna – Cruz Azul FC – 1:2 16.08.25 Cruz Azul FC – Santos Laguna – 3:2 19.02.25 Santos Laguna – Cruz Azul FC – 0:1 02.11.24 Cruz Azul FC – Santos Laguna – 2:0 09.03.24 Santos Laguna – Cruz Azul FC – 3:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Club America | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:2 | 10 | 16 |
| 2 | Toluca | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:4 | 8 | 13 |
| 3 | Club Tijuana | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:7 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | Atlas | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9:8 | 1 | 12 |
| 5 | Guadalajara Chivas | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:6 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Queretaro | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | Club Leon | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | Puebla | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:9 | 0 | 10 |
| 9 | Monterrey | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13:10 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 | Cruz Azul | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:11 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | UNAM Pumas | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Necaxa | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 | Atl. San Luis | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8:10 | -2 | 6 |
| 14 | Atlante | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 6 |
| 15 | Pachuca | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:8 | 0 | 5 |
| 16 | Tigres UANL | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:10 | -2 | 5 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:11 | -7 | 1 |
| 18 | Juarez | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3:19 | -16 | 0 |
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