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by Erik Gibbs in Liga MX Picks
Cruz Azul play host to Santos Laguna on Saturday in a matchup of two teams looking to secure Apertura points. Cruz Azul have yet to lose in their first four games and have two wins and two draws and eight points on the table for their efforts. Cruz Azul have managed to score with regularity and have scored nine times in the four games and have displayed grit and poise in the clutch after beating Atlético San Luis 2-1 in recent games.
Santos Laguna’s start has been more uneven, with two wins and two losses from their first four matches. While capable of scoring, they have also shown defensive vulnerabilities. Their road form is particularly concerning — they have lost their last four away matches in Liga MX, a streak they will be desperate to end at the Estadio Azteca.
Expect Cruz Azul to control possession and push the tempo early, using the altitude and home support to their advantage. Santos may look to absorb pressure and break quickly through their forwards. The outcome could hinge on whether Santos’ defense can withstand Cruz Azul’s attacking waves.
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CF Cruz Azul vs Club Santos Laguna Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
|
7
|
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
CF Cruz Azul and Club Santos Laguna Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 11, 2025 - Liga MX
Aug 7, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Aug 3, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 31, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 19, 2025 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 7, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 31, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 6, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 3, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 11, 2025 - Liga MX
Aug 3, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 19, 2025 - Liga MX
Jun 27, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 18, 2025 - Liga MX
May 8, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 10, 2025 - Liga MX
Aug 7, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Aug 3, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 31, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 25, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 16, 2025 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 10, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 16, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 20, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 13, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 30, 2025 - Liga MX
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 7, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Aug 3, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 31, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Jul 25, 2025 - Liga MX
Jun 27, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Apr 16, 2025 - Liga MX
CF Cruz Azul against Club Santos Laguna : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Feb 19, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 2, 2024 - Liga MX
Mar 9, 2024 - Liga MX
Aug 20, 2023 - Liga MX
Apr 29, 2023 - Liga MX
Aug 1, 2021 - Liga MX
Club Santos Laguna v CF Cruz Azul last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Missing players
J. Orozco
MidfielderA. Montano
H. Ortega
ForwardF. Fagundez
Most goals and assists
CF Cruz Azul
Club Santos Laguna
A. Sepulveda
(18 Goals)
B. Barticciotto
(7 Goals)
C. Rotondi
(7 Assists)
F. Villalba
(4 Assists)
CF Cruz Azul - Club Santos Laguna Key Points
- Cruz Azul are 2-2 ATS in their last 4 games
- Santos Laguna are 2-2 ATS in their last 4 games
- The Over is 3-1 in Cruz Azul's last 4 games
- The Over is 2-2 in Santos Laguna's last 4 games
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Our CF Cruz Azul vs Club Santos Laguna Prediction
Cruz Azul has seen their assault led by Uriel Antuna and Carlos Rotondi, who have added pace and directness on the flank. Winger Erik Lira offers the connecting of play for the team between the defence and the assault, and back line leadership has come in the form of captainJuanEscobar. But the team has not managed a clean sheet this season for defensive errors.
Their talisman is striker Harold Preciado, with power and finishing he is a constant thorn in the side of any defence, andJuan Brunetta offers creativity in midfield but without some of the first-choice back players injured and thus unable to deal with buzzing pressure. Goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo is going to have to perform some magic of his own for the visitors to have any kind of hope.
With the home team’s unbeaten beginning and away concerns for Santos, Cruz Azul will have the edge, but the attack for Santos can keep the game close. Our prediction for Cruz Azul play host to Santos Laguna: Under 3.5 goals.
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