Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga MX season. The game takes place at Estadio Nuevo Corona on Wednesday, 04/03/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V. vs Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C., based on a 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 Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Cruz Azul Win

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Cruz Azul win or draw

Our top tip for this match is to bet Cruz Azul to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

While it is tough to go away from home and pick up a positive result like a win or a draw, we have seen through recent form and season statistics that Cruz Azul has what it takes to accomplish that task. And the fact that Cruz Azul only needs to avoid defeat makes it a more achievable result.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

The Warriors preview

Santos Laguna comes into the match having played 25 games in the Liga MX so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 0.88 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses.

Santos Laguna's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the Liga MX, averaging 1.24 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.

The offence system of Santos Laguna is led by Bruno Amione as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian defender has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, José Javier Abella Fanjul, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 51 goals with an average of 2.04 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 2.04.

The Machine preview

On the other hand, Cruz Azul comes into the match having played 29 games in the Liga MX so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.07 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.

Cruz Azul's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 52 goals were scored in the Liga MX, averaging 1.79 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.8.

The offence system of Cruz Azul is led by Gabriel Matías Fernández Leites as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, José Paradela, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.

Head to head: Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul

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

Home Team

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Santos Laguna

Mexico - Liga MX

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L L

0.88

Home L D L W W

1.58

Away D L L L L

0.23

Away Team

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Cruz Azul

Mexico - Liga MX

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W D W

2.07

Home W W W W D

2.4

Away W D W L D

1.71

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Published on 4 March 2026, at 06:45 Last updated on 4 March 2026, at 06:45
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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