Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga MX season. The game takes place at Estadio Azteca on Sunday, 17/08/2025, at 02:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

👉 Our prediction is: Cruz Azul to win

Based on our evaluations, Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Cruz Azul the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Cruz Azul to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Cruz Azul win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

Cruz Azul preview

Cruz Azul comes into the match having played 4 games in the Liga MX so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses.

Cruz Azul's attack has scored 9 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Liga MX, averaging 2.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offense system of Cruz Azul is led by Ángel Baltazar SepĂșlveda SĂĄnchez as the top scorer of the season. The mexican forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, JosĂ© Paradela, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.

Santos Laguna preview

On the other hand, Santos Laguna comes into the match having played 5 games in the Liga MX so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses.

Santos Laguna's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Liga MX, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.71.

The offense system of Santos Laguna is led by Ramiro Sordo as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Aldo LĂłpez Vargas, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.

Head to head: Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna 

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Cruz Azul

Mexico - Liga MX

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W D

2

Home W W D D

2

Away W W D D

2

Away Team

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Santos Laguna

Mexico - Liga MX

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L L L

1.2

Home W W L L W

2

Away L L L

0

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