Liga MX· Apertura - 5· Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Puebla
Santos Laguna3-2
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Puebla vs Santos Laguna Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 23 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Puebla vs Santos Laguna tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Puebla +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XPuebla or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 73% | 1.38 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Santos Laguna +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| X2Santos Laguna or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.98 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 50% | 1.99 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 50% | 2.01 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.02 | - |
| 1Puebla to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Puebla -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.32 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 27% | 3.64 | - |
| 2Santos Laguna to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Santos Laguna -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.75 | - |
Puebla vs Santos Laguna preview & analysis
Match preview
Puebla host Santos Laguna in the Liga MX (Apertura - 5) at Estadio Cuauhtémoc on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with kick-off at 01:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Puebla have won 3, Santos Laguna have won 3 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Puebla narrow favourites: Puebla 44%, draw 38%, Santos Laguna 18%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.7 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 49% for over 2.5 and 50% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Liga MX table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 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 |
Puebla vs Santos Laguna: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Puebla vs Santos Laguna?
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Puebla are favourites. Our model gives Puebla a 44% chance of winning, Santos Laguna 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Puebla vs Santos Laguna?
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We rate both teams to score at 50%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Puebla vs Santos Laguna kick off?
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Puebla vs Santos Laguna kicks off at 01:00 UTC on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla.
