Santos Laguna vs Atlas Prediction 26 July 2026
💣 Matchday 2 of the Mexican Apertura brings us an interesting one - Santos Laguna vs Atlas. The hosts are desperate to make amends in front of their fans after a painful start to the new season. The visitors arrive in good spirits and will look to build on their strong opening match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these two sides ended 0-1. Here's how the stats looked in that game (Santos Laguna were the home side):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 18 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
📊 Head-to-head stats from official meetings between Santos Laguna and Atlas:
- 47 matches played;
- home wins - 18, away wins - 13, draws - 16;
- goals - 77 vs 59;
- average first-half total - 1.34, second-half - 1.55;
- average total goals per match - 2.89.
Head-to-head statistics Santos Laguna - Atlas
Santos Laguna Team Overview
Santos Laguna come into this match with mixed recent form - three wins and two defeats across their last five games, including friendlies. In the opening round of the league, they lost 2-3 away to Monterrey in an entertaining match. Defensively it was poor: they allowed 13 shots on target. At home, the team tends to be more disciplined at the back. One thing working in the coaching staff's favour - no injuries or suspensions heading into this round.
Match Results: Santos Laguna
Atlas Team Overview
Atlas opened the new season with an important away win over Leon, 3-2, in a high-scoring match. The visitors were clinical in front of goal, putting seven shots on target. The team likes to play attacking football, though they tend to make costly mistakes at the back. Across their last five matches - including pre-season - they've won two, drawn one and lost two. No injuries, no suspensions, so the strongest available lineup is on the table.
Match Results: Atlas
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 47;
- home team wins - 18, away team wins - 13, draws - 16.
Statistics: Santos Laguna vs Atlas
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 1;
- win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
- Santos Laguna have not lost in 7 of last 8 home games against Atlas (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.64, the guests - 1.26;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.89;
- both teams scored: overall - 31; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Santos Laguna vs Atlas
- average total in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- average total goals scored: 2 vs 3;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 2;
- Santos Laguna: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Atlas: average total away in the tournament - 3;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.4) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
- Santos Laguna have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 home games against Atlas (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Santos Laguna: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 4.8.
Atlas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 3.5.
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Santos Laguna home games against Atlas (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 47;
- both teams scored all-time - 31 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Santos Laguna vs Atlas
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Santos Laguna at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Atlas away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Santos Laguna at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Atlas away - 2 (33%).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Expecting another high-scoring game from these two would be a stretch. Santos Laguna's coaching staff will have taken a hard look at conceding three goals on matchday one, expect a tighter defensive setup this time. Atlas won't throw themselves forward on the road either, not when they've got the psychological edge from their opening result. This one should settle into a scrappy, midfield-heavy affair with plenty of fouls and tactical fouling. Both sides figure to play it cautious. We're backing total goals under 2.5. A 1-0 scoreline wouldn't surprise anyone.
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Betting Tips: Santos Laguna - Atlas
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