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As Puebla FC prepares to host Santos Laguna on August 22, 2026, both teams enter the match seeking improvement in their recent performances. Puebla has struggled with form, securing just one victory in their last five outings. This inconsistency has raised concerns about their ability to convert chances and maintain defensive solidity. The home advantage at Estadio Cuauhtémoc could provide a much-needed boost, as Puebla seeks to leverage crowd support.
On the other hand, Santos Laguna also shares a similar fate, managing just one win in their previous five matches. Despite this, Santos possesses a more dynamic attacking style, which may lead to tactical advantages in exploiting Puebla’s defensive vulnerabilities. Their away form could be pivotal, as they aim to capitalize on any lapses from the home side.
Bookmakers have set odds at 2.63 for a Puebla victory and 2.41 for Santos Laguna, reflecting a closely contested matchup. Model predictions suggest a 34.4% chance for a home win, with a 25.8% likelihood of a draw and a 39.3% chance for an away victory. As both teams strive for a turnaround, this match promises to be crucial in shaping their Liga MX campaigns.
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| Puebla 42.6% |
Draw 26.3% |
Santos Laguna 31.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.40 | 3.50 | 2.60 | |
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2.19 | 3.50 | 3.02 | |
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2.3 | 3.66 | 2.85 | |
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2.08 | 3.55 | 3.20 |
Latest Results
| 12.08.26 San Diego FC – Puebla FC – 3:2 06.08.26 Portland Timbers – Puebla FC – 5:2 31.07.26 Puebla FC – Chivas Guadalajara – 1:1 21.07.26 Cruz Azul FC – Puebla FC – 2:1 17.07.26 FC Juárez – Puebla FC – 0:1 |
13.08.26 Philadelphia Union – Santos Laguna – 0:2 06.08.26 New York City FC – Santos Laguna – 2:0 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.03.26 Santos Laguna – Puebla FC – 2:1 25.07.25 Puebla FC – Santos Laguna – 1:0 02.02.25 Santos Laguna – Puebla FC – 0:2 05.07.24 Puebla FC – Santos Laguna – 1:0 30.01.24 Santos Laguna – Puebla FC – 3:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Monterrey | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 7 | 9 |
| 2 | Atlas | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | Club America | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Toluca | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:3 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Club Tijuana | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | UNAM Pumas | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Queretaro | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Necaxa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Atlante | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 5 |
| 11 | Puebla | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Guadalajara Chivas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Pachuca | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Club Leon | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | Atl. San Luis | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Tigres UANL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | -4 | 1 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | -5 | 0 |
| 18 | Juarez | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:13 | -11 | 0 |
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