The excitement is palpable as Puebla takes on Santos Laguna in a crucial Mexico Liga MX match on 23.08.2026. Both teams have been in formidable form, making this game a must-watch for fans and bettors alike. Our detailed predictions, based on comprehensive analysis of each team's recent performances, offer valuable insights. Check out our prediction, consider the stats, and make your bet with knowledge.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Atlante FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5/5 | 5 |
| 13 | Puebla | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/3 | 4 |
| 14 | CF Pachuca | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4/3 | 3 |
| 16 | Tigres UANL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6/10 | 1 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2/8 | 0 |
| 18 | FC Juarez | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2/13 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Puebla vs Santos Laguna
Puebla vs Santos Laguna Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | Santos Laguna | Puebla | 23.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga MX | Puebla | Santos Laguna | 26.07.2025 | 1-0 |
| Liga MX | Santos Laguna | Puebla | 03.02.2025 | 0-2 |
| Liga MX | Puebla | Santos Laguna | 06.07.2024 | 1-0 |
| Liga MX | Santos Laguna | Puebla | 31.01.2024 | 3-0 |
| Liga MX | Puebla | Santos Laguna | 08.07.2023 | 2-3 |
| Liga MX | Santos Laguna | Puebla | 27.02.2023 | 3-2 |
| Liga MX | Puebla | Santos Laguna | 09.07.2022 | 1-0 |
| Liga MX | Puebla | Santos Laguna | 19.03.2022 | 2-2 |
| Liga MX | Santos Laguna | Puebla | 20.09.2021 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leagues Cup | San Diego | Puebla | 13.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Leagues Cup | Austin | Puebla | 10.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Leagues Cup | Portland Timbers | Puebla | 07.08.2026 | 5-2 |
| Liga MX | Puebla | Guadalajara Chivas | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga MX | Cruz Azul | Puebla | 22.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga MX | FC Juarez | Puebla | 18.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Atlas | Puebla | 10.07.2026 | 3-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CF Pachuca | Puebla | 04.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Puebla | Tlaxcala | 01.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Liga MX | Puebla | Club Queretaro | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | Santos Laguna | Guadalajara Chivas | 17.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Leagues Cup | Philadelphia Union | Santos Laguna | 14.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Leagues Cup | Chicago Fire | Santos Laguna | 10.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Leagues Cup | New York City FC | Santos Laguna | 07.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga MX | Club America | Santos Laguna | 03.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga MX | Santos Laguna | Atlas | 26.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga MX | Monterrey | Santos Laguna | 19.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Santos Laguna | America de Cali | 10.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NY Cosmos | Santos Laguna | 29.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Annapolis Blues | Santos Laguna | 24.06.2026 | 0-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Puebla VS Santos Laguna
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Puebla vs Santos Laguna
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Puebla vs Santos Laguna
There's a team in real trouble here. Santos Laguna sit rock bottom of Liga MX with zero points from three games, having conceded seven goals already this season. This isn't just a bad run. This is a crisis.
Puebla, meanwhile, are ticking along nicely in mid-table with four points from three games. They're not setting the world alight, but they look stable and organised. Right now, that contrast is enormous.
Here's what you need to watch for. Santos Laguna's defensive numbers are genuinely alarming. Seven goals conceded in three matches means they're shipping over two per game. Puebla have scored three in those same three outings, so the goals are there for the taking if the hosts stay patient and clinical.
Don't be fooled by the head-to-head record, though. Santos have historically been a tough opponent in this fixture. They've won several of the last ten meetings, and Puebla's home record against them is competitive rather than dominant. This isn't a walkover on paper, even if the current form says otherwise.
Here's the surprising insight that most people will miss. Puebla have actually struggled in the Leagues Cup recently, losing all three games and conceding eleven goals. That's a very different team from the one that won at FC Juarez and drew at home to Chivas in Liga MX. The domestic Puebla is more disciplined. Santos have been beaten in both their Leagues Cup outings too, so neither side carries momentum from that competition into this one.
The man to watch for Puebla is A. Herrera, who already has two assists from just two Liga MX appearances. He's creating chances consistently. If he's on the ball early, Santos will struggle to cope given their defensive fragility.
From a betting perspective, I genuinely like the value on over 2.5 goals here. Both sides have been involved in high-scoring games recently, and Santos simply cannot keep things tight at the back right now. The draw at 3.50 is tempting as a small-stakes punt given the historical tendency for close results in this rivalry, but I'm not buying it given the gulf in current form.
My prediction is a Puebla win, 2-0. I expect them to score before the hour mark and manage the game from there. Santos need a miracle turnaround, and I don't see it coming on the road against a solid home side.
Sunday night in Puebla. A desperate away team against a confident home crowd. Football doesn't get much more compelling than that.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Vargas | Costa Rica | 31 | Defender | 192 | 88 |
| F. Almada | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 179 | 82 |
| K. Velasco | Colombia | 29 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| R. Castillo | Mexico | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 73 |
| J. Rodríguez | Mexico | 33 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 77 |
| A. Organista | Mexico | 26 | Midfielder | 162 | 51 |
| F. Monárrez | Mexico | 27 | Defender | 172 | 64 |
| R. Gutiérrez | Mexico | 29 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 78 |
| C. Baltazar | Mexico | 29 | Midfielder | 171 | 67 |
| E. Gómez | Uruguay | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | 81 |
| M. Tomás | Uruguay | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 74 |
| E. Mustre | Mexico | 23 | Attacker | 177 cm | 77 kg |
| Ó. Villa | Mexico | 25 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| I. Maestro Puch | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 176 | 78 |
| A. Herrera | Mexico | 25 | Midfielder | 174 | 78 |
| A. Ramírez | Mexico | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 71 |
| I. Moreno | Mexico | 22 | Defender | 172 | 66 |
| O. Moreno | Mexico | 21 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| S. Sanabria | Paraguay | 27 | Midfielder | 186 cm | n/a |
| Á. Leyva | Mexico | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Gruezo | Ecuador | 31 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| E. Bullaude | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | 71 |
| F. Pardo | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| L. Di Yorio | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 190 | 70 |
| E. Orona | Mexico | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 83 |
| C. Acevedo | Mexico | 30 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 74 |
| J. Abella | Mexico | 32 | Defender | 175 | 71 |
| E. Aguirre | Mexico | 28 | Attacker | 176 | 65 |
| Fran Villalba | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 171 | 63 |
| M. Cuevas | USA | 23 | Defender | 170 | 54 |
| D. Medina | Mexico | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| A. López | Mexico | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| H. Holguín | Mexico | 25 | Goalkeeper | 180 | 68 |
| R. Sordo | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 174 | 68 |
| D. González | Paraguay | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| S. Mariscal | Mexico | 23 | Midfielder | 182 | 60 |
| K. Picón | Mexico | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Felipe Sánchez | Argentina | 22 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| Jonathan Pérez | Mexico | 20 | Defender | 181 | 67 |
| J. Ulloa | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Puebla vs Santos Laguna match odds
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