Santos Laguna (W) vs Cruz Azul (W) Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 17

Santos Laguna (W)
15th place in Apertura
2
0-2
FT
17/03/2026 21:00
Cruz Azul (W)
7th place in Apertura
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Santos Laguna (W) vs Cruz Azul (W) on March 17, 2026 (kick-off: 21:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santos Laguna (W) vs Cruz Azul (W) preview before placing for you.

  • Santos Laguna (W) are currently 15th with 12 points after 17 matches.
  • Cruz Azul (W) sit 7th with 28 points from 17 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Cruz Azul (W) to win with probability 63%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Cruz Azul (W), who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Santos Laguna (W) have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.
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Santos Laguna (W) vs Cruz Azul (W) - Prediction & Odds

Santos Laguna (W)
Santos Laguna (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
2026-03-17 21:00
17
20
63
2
2 - 2
2 - 2
3.25
1.35
FT
0-2 0-2
-
weather
18°C
STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2026
Apertura PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Tigres (W) Tigres (W)
42 17 13 3 1 60 11 49
02 Pachuca (W) Pachuca (W)
42 17 13 3 1 60 20 40
03 Club America (W) Club America (W)
38 17 12 2 3 56 22 34
04 Toluca (W) Toluca (W)
35 17 10 5 2 35 17 18
05 Chivas Guadalajara (W) Chivas Guadalajara (W)
33 17 10 3 4 29 17 12
06 Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
32 17 10 2 5 38 24 14
07 Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
28 17 8 4 5 42 27 15
08 Juarez FC (W) Juarez FC (W)
27 17 7 6 4 24 17 7
09 Leon (W) Leon (W)
27 17 8 3 6 32 33 -1
10 Saint Louis Athletica (W) Saint Louis Athletica (W)
25 17 7 4 6 24 27 -3
11 Unam Pumas (W) Unam Pumas (W)
23 17 7 2 8 35 32 3
12 Atlas (W) Atlas (W)
22 17 6 4 7 28 33 -5
13 Tijuana (W) Tijuana (W)
15 17 4 3 10 19 33 -14
14 Queretaro (W) Queretaro (W)
13 17 3 4 10 17 50 -33
15 Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
12 17 3 3 11 19 40 -21
16 Club Necaxa (W) Club Necaxa (W)
8 17 2 2 13 9 40 -31
17 Puebla (W) Puebla (W)
6 17 1 3 13 8 43 -35
18 Mazatlan FC (W) Mazatlan FC (W)
2 17 0 2 15 9 58 -49
Clausura PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Club America (W) Club America (W)
42 17 13 3 1 44 13 31
02 Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
40 17 12 4 1 39 8 31
03 Tigres (W) Tigres (W)
37 17 11 4 2 41 13 28
04 Pachuca (W) Pachuca (W)
36 17 11 3 3 46 15 31
05 Chivas Guadalajara (W) Chivas Guadalajara (W)
34 17 9 7 1 27 13 14
06 Toluca (W) Toluca (W)
33 17 10 3 4 38 26 12
07 Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
31 17 9 4 4 38 19 19
08 Juarez FC (W) Juarez FC (W)
29 17 8 5 4 27 18 9
09 Tijuana (W) Tijuana (W)
28 17 8 4 5 31 23 8
10 Unam Pumas (W) Unam Pumas (W)
22 17 6 4 7 23 29 -6
11 Saint Louis Athletica (W) Saint Louis Athletica (W)
21 17 6 3 8 20 32 -12
12 Mazatlan FC (W) Mazatlan FC (W)
18 17 5 3 9 19 27 -8
13 Leon (W) Leon (W)
16 17 4 4 9 32 35 -3
14 Atlas (W) Atlas (W)
12 17 3 3 11 22 40 -18
15 Puebla (W) Puebla (W)
11 17 3 2 12 11 46 -35
16 Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
9 17 2 3 12 14 29 -15
17 Queretaro (W) Queretaro (W)
5 17 1 2 14 11 46 -35
18 Club Necaxa (W) Club Necaxa (W)
4 17 1 1 15 11 62 -51
Head To Head
11/10/2025 17:45
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
4 - 1
Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
Mex MFW
10/03/2025 21:00
Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
0 - 1
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
Mex MFW
17/08/2024 14:00
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
4 - 1
Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
Mex MFW
11/01/2024 21:00
Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
0 - 0
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
Mex MFW
04/11/2023 14:00
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
6 - 0
Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
Mex MFW
01/05/2023 23:05
Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
1 - 1
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
Mex MFW
Santos Laguna (W)
0
0%
Draw
2
33%
Cruz Azul (W)
4
67%
Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W) Last 6 matches
12/03/2026 22:00
Tigres (W) 4 - 1 Santos Laguna (W) Mex MFW
20/02/2026 23:00
Santos Laguna (W) 0 - 1 Toluca (W) Mex MFW
14/02/2026 21:00
Club Necaxa (W) 0 - 2 Santos Laguna (W) Mex MFW
10/02/2026 21:00
Santos Laguna (W) 2 - 2 Tijuana (W) Mex MFW
06/02/2026 17:45
Puebla (W) 2 - 0 Santos Laguna (W) Mex MFW
02/02/2026 21:00
Santos Laguna (W) 1 - 5 Monterrey (W) Mex MFW
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
12/03/2026 17:45
Cruz Azul (W) 3 - 0 Club Necaxa (W) Mex MFW
28/02/2026 18:00
Cruz Azul (W) 2 - 1 Venezuela (W) INT FRL
20/02/2026 21:00
Atlas (W) 4 - 6 Cruz Azul (W) Mex MFW
14/02/2026 23:05
Tijuana (W) 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (W) Mex MFW
09/02/2026 17:45
Cruz Azul (W) 1 - 2 Club America (W) Mex MFW
05/02/2026 23:00
Tigres (W) 4 - 2 Cruz Azul (W) Mex MFW
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Goals
Scored
16
Avg. per game
0.47
Conceded
38
Avg. per game
1.12
Scored
45
Avg. per game
1.13
Conceded
31
Avg. per game
0.78
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
12 (35%)22 (65%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
27 (68%)13 (33%)
Santos Laguna (W)

Santos Laguna (W)

Recent matches

Cruz Azul (W)

Cruz Azul (W)

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(90%)36 4(10%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)23 17(42%)

/Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)25 15(37%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
Shots
Santos Laguna (W)
Santos Laguna (W)
Total shots
9.00 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Cruz Azul (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
Total shots
12.85 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Total passes
Avg. — / game
Accurate
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
Avg. — / game
Accurate
Ball possession
53%
OTHERS
Santos Laguna (W)
Santos Laguna (W)
34
Played games
Cruz Azul (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
40
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.15
5
Clean sheets
12
0.30
3.91
133
Corners
204
5.10
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.76
26
GK saves
12
0.30
Santos Laguna (W)
Santos Laguna (W)
DISCIPLINARY
Cruz Azul (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.09
71
Yellow card
60
1.50
0.18
6
Red card
1
0.03
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00