The match on the 17th of July between Atlas and Santos Laguna will surely be a thriller of a game, as neither side can afford to fall behind in the Apertura chase so early on. Find out more about what our soccer experts think about the upcoming game in the following Atlas vs Santos Laguna betting tips below.
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Key Stats
- We saw goals galore in six of the last 11 Atlas vs Santos Laguna head-to-heads.
- Five of the last eight meetings resulted in draws.
- Atlas’ opening Liga MX game this season ended in a 2-2 tie.
Correct score prediction: Atlas 1-1 Santos Laguna
Laguneros came very close to securing a 1-1 tie at the start of the campaign. The match against Puebla was lost 1-0, but Santos Laguna definitely had their chances of scoring an equalizer. On the other hand, two of the last seven official games between Atlas and Santos Laguna resulted in 1-1 ties.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies just can’t pick Laguneros
- HOME: +100 – 50.0%
- DRAW: +230 – 27.0%
- AWAY: +275 – 23.0%
*These Atlas vs Santos Laguna odds are subject to change
As you can see from the odds above, we have Atlas down as the expected winners, with a 50/50 chance of getting the three points this week. Given how poorly Laguneros played away from home in the match versus Puebla, we have no trouble trusting the bookies that they deserve only a 23.0% shot at the three points.
Last five H2Hs: Santos Laguna rarely impress
In the graphics below, we have added the latest Atlas vs Santos Laguna scores. Give them a read!
Mexico Liga MX 05/02/24
Atlas
Santos Laguna
Elite Club Friendlies 06/01/24
Atlas
Santos Laguna
Mexico Liga MX 14/07/23
Santos Laguna
Atlas
Mexico Clausura 27/01/23
Atlas
Santos Laguna
America Friendlies 13/12/22
Atlas
Santos Laguna
Atlas team news and form: Goalkeeping troubles for Benat San Jose
Sadly, Camilo Vargas won’t partake in this event. The well-renowned goalkeeper is occupied with international duty for Colombia and will miss the match on the 17th, which gives our Atlas vs Santos Laguna predictions a fighting chance.
Predicted lineup: Hernandez (GK), Reyes, Mora, Nervo, Zaldivar, Rocha, Alba, Lozano, Guillen, Murillo & Aguirre
Mexico Liga MX 31/08/24
L
Atletico San Luis
2
Atlas
1
Mexico Liga MX 25/08/24
W
Unam Pumas
1
Atlas
2
Leagues Cup 10/08/24
L
Club America
2
Atlas
1
Leagues Cup 02/08/24
L
Real Salt Lake
2
Atlas
1
Leagues Cup 28/07/24
W
Houston Dynamo
0
Atlas
1
Santos Laguna team news and form: Laguneros need points
If Santos Laguna loses the match against Atlas, it will become a trend. And that’s something an experienced manager such as Ignacio Ambriz can’t allow. Santos Laguna want to get something out of this match, which led us to believe a tie on the 17th is very likely.
Predicted lineup: Perez (GK), Govea, Nunez, Amione, Mata, Cervantes, Mariscal, Vargas, Sordo, Medina & Munoz
Mexico Liga MX 02/09/24
W
Necaxa
2
Santos Laguna
3
Mexico Liga MX 25/08/24
D
Leon
1
Santos Laguna
1
Mexico Liga MX 19/08/24
L
Tijuana
3
Santos Laguna
1
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
L
FC Cincinnati
1 (6)
Santos Laguna
1 (5)
Leagues Cup 04/08/24
W
Atlanta United
0 (3)
Santos Laguna
0 (5)
Player to watch: Aldo Rocha
Rocha is featured as the player to watch in our Atlas vs Santos Laguna prediction, as he’s one of the home team’s key players. Rocha is operating as a defensive midfielder and his vast experience earned him the captain’s armband. He was one of the most frequently booked players last season, so he should try to control his temper against Laguneros.
Second player to watch: Hector Holgun
Holgun was the starting shot-stopper for Laguneros in the match against Puebla a few days ago. The home team at Estadio Cuauhtemoc produced 16 shots at target, as Holgun made five crucial saves.
