Liga MX· Apertura - 7· Estadio Banorte
Cruz Azul
Santos Laguna1-0
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Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna Prediction & Betting Tips
Monday, 7 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cruz Azul +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XCruz Azul or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Santos Laguna +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Santos Laguna or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 51% | 1.96 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.05 | - |
| 1Cruz Azul to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cruz Azul -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.27 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| 2Santos Laguna to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Santos Laguna -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.61 | - |
Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna preview & analysis
Match preview
Cruz Azul host Santos Laguna in the Liga MX (Apertura - 7) at Estadio Banorte on Monday, 7 September 2026, with kick-off at 23:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Santos Laguna arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 0 and conceding 0. Most recently they drew with Tigres UANL 0-0 at home. They're 14th in the table with 13 points from 11 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Cruz Azul have won 4, Santos Laguna have won 1 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cruz Azul narrow favourites: Cruz Azul 44%, draw 38%, Santos Laguna 18%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.7 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 51% for over 2.5 and 51% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Cruz AzulSantos Laguna- 30 AugHTigres UANL0-0
Head to head
Liga MX table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Club America | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 |  Toluca | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +10 | 20 |
| 3 |  Club Queretaro | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +7 | 20 |
| 4 |  Guadalajara Chivas | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | +7 | 19 |
| 5 |  Club Leon | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 18 |
| 6 |  Atlas | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 18 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 17 |
| 8 |  Club Tijuana | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| 9 |  Puebla | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 |  Monterrey | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 14 |
| 11 |  CF Pachuca | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 13 |
| 12 |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 |  Tigres UANL | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| 14 | Santos Laguna | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -4 | 13 |
| 15 |  Atletico San Luis | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 16 |  Atlante FC | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -5 | 11 |
| 17 |  Necaxa | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 9 |
| 18 |  FC Juarez | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | -18 | 4 |
Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?
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Cruz Azul are favourites. Our model gives Cruz Azul a 44% chance of winning, Santos Laguna 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?
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We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna kick off?
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Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna kicks off at 23:00 UTC on Monday, 7 September 2026 at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City.
