Santos Laguna Mexico

vs

CD Chivas de Guadalajara

Preview

Santos (home)

• Santos sit 17th in Liga MX 2026/2027 after taking zero points from their first three matches.
• The home team have lost their only home league match in Liga MX 2026/2027.
• Renato Paiva has been in charge since 19 May 2026 and is implementing a possession-first style.

Chivas (away)

• Chivas are 12th after four points from three matches.
• They have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five matches in all competitions.
• Chivas have conceded once in their only away league match in Liga MX 2026/2027.
• Gabriel Milito has been manager since 26 May 2025 and uses a three-at-the-back system.

Head-to-Head

• Chivas won the last head-to-head clash 3-0 at home in Liga MX 2025/2026.
• Santos and Chivas have a 1-1 record over the last two meetings.

Key Players

• Key attackers to watch:
  • Roberto Alvarado - two goals in his three league games.
  • Efrain Alvarez - one assist in two Liga MX 2026/2027 games.
  • Eduardo Aguirre - one goal in two matches for Santos.
  • Felipe Sanchez - one assist in three matches.

Betting Insights

• The visitors are the betting favorite at 1.51, with Santos at 5.6 and the draw at 4.33.
• Recommended markets: Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.65.
• Bookmakers back Chivas, but the hosts’ urgency suggests the game could stay competitive.

Prediction

• Favor Chivas to get the better of Santos, but expect a close game.
• Consider Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score as sensible betting picks.