Pachuca vs Santos Laguna Prediction 12 April 2026
🔥 The upcoming clash between Pachuca and Santos Laguna promises to be intriguing from a tactical standpoint. Both teams have shown inconsistent form in recent matches, adding an extra layer of unpredictability to the encounter. How will this duel unfold? Read our prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Santos Laguna were the home side):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 8;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Pachuca and Santos Laguna:
- 51 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 15, draws - 20;
- goals scored - 66 to 65;
- average first-half total - 1.24, second-half - 1.33;
- average total goals per match - 2.57.
Head-to-head statistics Pachuca - Santos Laguna

Pachuca Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Liga MX, featuring Cruz Azul as the home team and Pachuca as the visitors. The match concluded with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Pachuca vs Cruz Azul):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 12 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Pachuca are currently delivering solid performances, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches. This form has propelled them to 4th place in the league standings. The team stands out for their defense, conceding just 1 goal per game on average, making them one of the best in this aspect. However, their attack lacks consistency, as they score fewer than 2 goals in nearly all of their recent encounters, aligning with the trend of under 2.5 total goals in their games.
Match Results: Pachuca

Santos Laguna Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Liga MX, with Santos Laguna hosting Club América. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Santos Laguna vs Club América):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 18 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Santos Laguna are going through a tough stretch, with just two wins in their last ten matches highlighting their current struggles. They sit in 18th place, necessitating immediate action to improve their standing. Their defense is a major concern, conceding an average of nearly two goals per game. However, the team has shown the ability to unexpectedly rally against stronger opponents, as evidenced in their recent head-to-head clash with Pachuca.
Match Results: Santos Laguna
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 51;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 15, draws - 20.
- Santos Laguna won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 1.27;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.57;
- both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Pachuca vs Santos Laguna
- average total in the tournament: 2.41 vs 3.2;
- average total goals scored: 1.31 vs 1.23;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 0.63;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.63 vs 0.6;
- Pachuca: average total at home in the tournament - 1.38;
- Santos Laguna: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Pachuca have conceded in last 8 games (Liga MX).
- Santos Laguna have scored in 8 of last 9 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on corners
Pachuca: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.72; at home field - 5.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 5.2.
Santos Laguna: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.4, away - 4.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 4.67.
- Santos Laguna have taken over 3.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games against Pachuca.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.14 (1.57 for home team and 1.57 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.68 (1.52 for home team and 2.16 for away team).
Pachuca: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.41; at home - 2.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 3.
Santos Laguna: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.83, away - 2.87;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; away - 2.83.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 51;
- both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
- Pachuca have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Liga MX).
- Santos Laguna have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Liga MX).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (31/287, 10.8%);
- Pachuca at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (4/16, 25%);
- Santos Laguna away most often play: 2:2 (3/15, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.3% (odds 8.5)
2:0 - 10.24% (odds 8.5)
1:0 - 9.68% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on statistics and trends, a low scoring output from the home side, Pachuca, is anticipated. The trend suggests the team scores less than 2.5 goals in nearly all of their recent matches (13 out of 14). Considering this pattern, alongside their solid defense and the visitors' less-than-convincing form, betting on Pachuca's individual total under 2.5 goals seems the most rational choice. A possible scoreline is 2-1.