Prediction for match Santos Laguna — Juarez

Match Analysis: Santos Laguna vs Juarez

On January 18, in Liga MX, Santos Laguna will face Juarez. The odds for the match are as follows: Santos Laguna at 2.66, a draw at 3.30, and Juarez at 2.50. The probability of outcomes is: Santos Laguna - 34.84%, draw - 28.09%, Juarez - 37.07%. Juarez holds a slight edge according to the odds, but the difference between the teams is minimal, reflecting the balance of power before the game.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Santos Laguna played as follows: 15.01.2026 Toluca - Santos Laguna 3-1, 11.01.2026 Santos Laguna - Necaxa 1-3, 09.11.2025 Santos Laguna - Pachuca 1-0. Juarez's last three results were: 14.01.2026 Juarez - Guadalajara 0-1, 10.01.2026 Mazatlan - Juarez 1-2, 30.11.2025 Toluca - Juarez 0-0. In their last head-to-head on 23.08.2025, Juarez defeated Santos Laguna 2-1. Secondary statistics show that Santos Laguna averages 44.4% possession, 3.2 yellow cards, 12 fouls, and 2.2 offsides over five games. Juarez averages 44.8% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 14.2 fouls, and 0.4 offsides per match.

Goal Scoring Trends

In a five-match series, Santos Laguna has seen over 2.5 total goals 4 out of 5 times, over 1.5 goals in the first half 3 out of 5 times, and over 1.5 in the second half 3 out of 5 times. The average number of goals in matches involving Santos Laguna is 3.6, with the team scoring 1.4 and conceding 2.2 per game. For Juarez, over 2.5 total goals occurred 3 times in 5 games, over 1.5 in the first half 2 out of 5 times, and over 1.5 in the second half only 1 out of 5 times. On average, Juarez matches see 2 goals, with the team scoring and conceding 1 each. Time intervals show Santos Laguna most frequently scores between 46-60 minutes (42%) and concedes in two intervals: 0-15 and 61-75 minutes (29% each). Juarez scores most often in two intervals: 0-15 and 31-45 minutes (50% each), and concedes most frequently between 31-45 minutes (33%). Considering Santos Laguna's high scoring rate and Juarez's ability to keep up (3 out of 5 over 2.5), betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.86 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Santos Laguna averages 4.6 corners per match, while Juarez averages 2.4. For total corners over 9.5, Santos Laguna has hit 3 out of 5, and Juarez only 1 out of 5. Looking at the total closest to the average sum of corners (7), for a total of 9.5, there are two outcomes: over 9.5 at 1.69 and under 9.5 at 2.02. In corner outcomes, odds are equal: Santos Laguna to win - 2.02, Juarez to win - 2.02. Statistically, it's reasonable to expect Santos Laguna to be more active on corners, and the overall total could be around 9-10.