New York City vs Santos Laguna predictions, Aug 06, 2026

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As New York City FC prepares to host Santos Laguna on August 6, 2026, in the CONCACAF League Cup, both teams will be looking to harness their recent performances to secure a vital win.

New York City FC enters this matchup with a promising record, having claimed victory in 2 of their last 3 matches. Their attacking flair and cohesive play, particularly at home, highlight a strong tactical setup that is likely to challenge Santos Laguna. NYCFC’s ability to maintain possession and transition quickly into attacking play could prove to be a key factor in this encounter.

Conversely, Santos Laguna’s form has been less than stellar, with only 1 win in their last 4 fixtures. This recent struggle may impact their confidence going into New York. Known for their disciplined defensive structure and counter-attacking threats, Santos will need to elevate their performance level significantly to compete effectively against a resurgent NYCFC.

Bookmakers favor the home side with odds of 1.7, indicating a strong belief in New York City’s chances. However, with both clubs capable of surprises, this match promises to be closely contested, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of knockout competition. Ultimately, while New York holds an advantage, Santos Laguna remains a formidable opponent that cannot be dismissed lightly.

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NY City 54.9%

Draw 24%

Santos Laguna 21%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.70	3.90	4.45
	1.70	3.86	4.43
	1.71	3.95	4.50

Latest Results

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02.08.26 Club América – Santos Laguna – 3:0 25.07.26 Santos Laguna – Club Atlas – 0:1 18.07.26 CF Monterrey – Santos Laguna – 3:2 09.07.26 Santos Laguna – América de Cali – 0:1 23.06.26 Annapolis Blues – Santos Laguna – 0:2

Facts

Santos Laguna is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, NY City is seen as the favorite.

Recently, there has been no match between the teams.

Standings

2026

Liga MX

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Santos Laguna	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Monterrey	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Cruz Azul	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Atlas	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
5	Atl. San Luis	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
6	Guadalajara Chivas	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
7	Necaxa	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
8	Pachuca	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
9	Toluca	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
10	Atlante	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
11	Club America	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
12	Puebla	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
13	Tigres UANL	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
14	UNAM Pumas	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
15	Queretaro	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
16	Club Tijuana	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
17	Club Leon	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
18	Juarez	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

MLS

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	FC Dallas	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Real Salt Lake	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Columbus Crew	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Chicago Fire	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
5	Seattle Sounders	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
6	Portland Timbers	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
7	Vancouver Whitecaps	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
8	Philadelphia Union	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
9	Minnesota United	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
10	Orlando City	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
11	New York City	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
12	FC Cincinnati	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
13	Los Angeles FC	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
14	Nashville SC	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
15	Inter Miami	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
16	Austin FC	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
17	Charlotte	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
18	San Diego FC	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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