Prediction for match Santos Laguna — Monterrey

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

On April 26, in Liga MX, Santos Laguna will face Monterrey. According to the 1X2 odds, Monterrey is considered the favorite with odds of 1.90, which implies a probability of 49.03%. Santos Laguna's victory is priced at 3.54 (26.32%), while a draw is at 3.78 (24.65%). Thus, Monterrey receives the most support in terms of odds and probabilities, while Santos Laguna and a draw have roughly equal chances according to the bookmakers. These figures reflect the confidence in Monterrey's strength at this stage.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Santos Laguna lost to Atletico San Luis 0-2 (23.04.2026), were defeated by Atlas 0-1 (19.04.2026), and lost 2-4 to Pachuca (12.04.2026). Monterrey, in their last three games, beat Puebla 2-1 (22.04.2026), lost to Pachuca 1-3 (19.04.2026), and drew 0-0 with Atlas (12.04.2026). The last head-to-head match was on 28.09.2025, where Monterrey won against Santos Laguna 1-0. Over a five-match period, Santos Laguna had an average possession of 46.2%, committed 14.6 fouls, had 1.2 offsides, and received 3 yellow cards. Monterrey had 55.4% possession, 11.8 fouls, 1.2 offsides, and 1.8 yellow cards. This indicates Monterrey's more controlling style and fewer fouls.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in Santos Laguna vs Monterrey

In terms of average goals over the last 5 matches, Santos Laguna has 2.8 goals per game, while Monterrey has 3. Monterrey scores an average of 1.2, and Santos Laguna 1, with both conceding 1.8. Over the last 5 games, Santos Laguna had over 2.5 goals in 2 matches, and Monterrey in 4. Regarding first-half goals, both teams exceeded 1.5 goals only once, but in the second half, Santos Laguna had over 1.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, and Monterrey in 3 out of 5. The most frequent intervals for goals by Santos Laguna are 46-60 and 76-90 minutes (30% each), and for Monterrey, it's 76-90 minutes (43%). Santos Laguna concedes most often towards the end (76-90, 40%), while Monterrey between 46-60 (44%). Given the high average scoring, frequent over 2.5 goals for Monterrey, and second-half activity, a bet on over 2.75 goals seems justified.

Analysis of Corner Totals

The average number of corners for both teams over 5 matches is the same - 5.4. Santos Laguna had over 9.5 corners in 2 out of 5 matches, and Monterrey in 3 out of 5. Among available corner totals, there's a line at 9.5: over 9.5 corners is at 1.71, under 9.5 at 2.02. Monterrey is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.87. Considering the averages and frequency, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical, as both teams regularly deliver 5 or more corners per match, supporting the over choice.