Santos Laguna vs Juarez Prediction 18 January 2026
📢 At the Estadio Corona in Torreón, Santos Laguna will host Juárez. The home side, proudly known as the "Warriors," always aim to dominate on their turf, relying on an aggressive attacking style and the fervent support of their fans. Juárez arrive with the intention of securing points, building a solid defense, yet their visits to Torreón have historically been challenging. Read the prediction for their clash below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (Juárez were the home side):
- possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Santos Laguna and Juarez:
- 17 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 5, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 30 against 19;
- average first-half total - 1, second-half - 1.88;
- average total goals per match - 2.88.
Head-to-head statistics Santos Laguna - Juarez

Santos Laguna Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Liga MX tournament, with Toluca as the home team and Santos Laguna as the visitors. The match ended with a scoreline of 3-1.
Here are the game statistics (Santos Laguna vs Toluca):
- possession percentage: 27% vs 73%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 9.
Santos Laguna have been inconsistent recently, securing two wins and suffering three defeats in their last five matches. In their previous head-to-head encounter, they fell short against Juarez with a 1-2 scoreline. However, they traditionally perform better at home; they have avoided defeat in seven of their last eight home games against Juarez. This season, they average 1.26 goals per match but also concede quite a few, with an average of 1.79 goals allowed per game.
Match Results: Santos Laguna

Juarez Team Overview
The visitors' last official match was in the Liga MX, with Juarez hosting Guadalajara. The game concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Juarez vs Guadalajara):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Juarez enter this match following a mixed run of form over their last five games, with two wins, one draw, and two losses. Their away performance is notable for a higher scoring rate, averaging 1.5 goals per game while conceding 1.9 goals per match. The team is renowned for their knack of both scoring and conceding in nearly every away fixture (12 out of the last 13), making their games thrilling and eventful for spectators.
Match Results: Juarez
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 5, draws - 4.
- Santos Laguna have not lost in 7 of last 8 home games against Juarez.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.76, the guests - 1.12;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.88;
- both teams scored: overall - 9; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Santos Laguna vs Juarez
- average total in the tournament: 3.05 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 1.26 vs 1.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.68 vs 0.78;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 0.65;
- Santos Laguna: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Juarez: average total away in the tournament - 1.27;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.6) vs 1.5 (away - 1.4).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Juarez away games (Liga MX).
Prediction on corners
Santos Laguna: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.16; at home field - 4.1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 4.8.
Juarez: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.96, away - 3.82;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; away - 3.6.
- Juarez have taken under 5.5 corners in 18 of last 20 away games.
- Juarez have taken under 5.5 corners in 15 of last 17 away games (Liga MX).
- Juarez have taken under 5.5 corners in last 6 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 9 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
- Juarez have scored and conceded in 12 of last 13 away games.
- Juarez have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 away games (Liga MX).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (19/188, 10.1%), 1:1 (19/188, 10.1%);
- Santos Laguna at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (3/10, 30%);
- Juarez away most often play: 1:2 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.04% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 8.27% (odds 9)
1:2 - 8.08% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The upcoming clash between Santos Laguna and Juarez promises to be a high-scoring affair. The home side in Torreon traditionally showcases a powerful attacking game, consistently putting pressure on the opponent's defense. Meanwhile, Juarez often struggles with defensive stability in away matches but possesses enough attacking potential for effective counterattacks. The combination of Santos Laguna's drive to dominate and both teams' tendency for open play, coupled with their defensive vulnerabilities, makes betting on the total over 2.5 goals a reasonable and well-founded choice.