👉 What is the recommended bet for Pumas vs Santos Laguna?

The prediction and suggested bet for Pumas vs Santos Laguna on January 31, 2026, based on the analysis, is: Pumas to win ⇒ available for betting.

👉 Which stadium will host the Pumas vs Santos Laguna match?

The Pumas vs Santos Laguna match on January 31, 2026, will be held in Mexico City at Estadio Olímpico de Universitario.

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Pumas vs Santos Laguna Prediction – Liga MX

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Here you will find the best prediction for Pumas vs Santos Laguna in Liga MX, along with a match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent head-to-head statistics and key insights from previous matches to provide the best prediction for this Pumas vs Santos Laguna match.

Pumas

January 31, 2026 – 03::00
Liga MX
2025/2026
Clausura – Round 4

Santos Laguna

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Pumas vs Santos Laguna

The best prediction for
Pumas vs Santos Laguna in Liga MX is a Pumas win. The Pumas come in confident, undefeated, and with a strong collective organization, seeking to maintain their momentum at home. Santos Laguna, despite its difficulties, still manages to create opportunities and can surprise. The trend is for the home team to impose its rhythm and take advantage, indicating a victory for Pumas in this confrontation.

Best prediction for Pumas vs Santos Laguna

Pumas to win

Match prediction for Pumas vs Santos Laguna

The teams Pumas and Santos Laguna will play at the Estadio Olímpico de Universitario in a Liga MX (Clausura) match. The head-to-head record at this stadium favors the home team, which has won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 matches played here. Indeed, in the last fixture at this stadium for Liga MX on April 17, 2025, Pumas UNAM won (2-0). The goals for Pumas were scored by Guillermo Martínez Ayala (10’) and Nathan Silva (74’). In this match, the home factor could play a decisive role as Santos Laguna has shown differing performance levels in home and away games.

Analysis of Pumas

The home team is currently in 6th place, having earned 5 points from 6 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses. In their penultimate match, they won away against Tigres UANL (0-1). In their last match, they drew at home against León (1-1). This team shows similar results at home and away, as in the last 30 matches they recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses as visitors, with 20 goals scored and 27 conceded, compared to 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses at home, with 19 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 10 home games in the league, Pumas recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, garnering 11 points out of 30 possible. Their home games tend to have few goals, with 7 of the last 10 matches finishing with under 2.5 goals. In 21 matches in the league, they have never come back to win when conceding the first goal in 6 games. There is a notable trend in the last 10 home matches: they conceded 4 of their 11 goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.

Pumas has made the Clausura a platform to showcase their collective strength. The team has displayed high-level performances, maintained an intense pace, and demonstrated maturity in controlling matches. Undefeated in three games, they arrive confident and aware that consistency is key to advancing in the competition. At home, the team tends to step up, press, and assert respect from the first minutes. Santos Laguna appears weakened on the table, but should not be underestimated. For Pumas, this is a game of affirmation. Maintaining their momentum is crucial.

Analysis of Santos Laguna

After 6 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, the visiting team is in 17th place with just 1 point. In their last match, they drew with Juárez at home (2-2), after having lost away to Toluca (3-1) in the previous match. This team is stronger when playing at home, as in their last 30 games they recorded 3 draws and 12 losses as visitors, compared to 7 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses at home. In the last 9 away games in the league, Santos Laguna has recorded 2 draws and 7 losses, earning 2 points from 27 possible.

In this competition, they have not won any of their last 9 away games. The team has allowed goals from their opponents in 8 of the last 10 matches, demonstrating a lack of defensive solidity, though their attack has scored regularly, netting in 8 of their last 10 matches in this competition. Their away games tend to feature goals, as 7 of their last 9 matches have finished with over 2.5 goals. In 20 games in this competition, they conceded the first goal 9 times and have never managed to turn the score around.

Santos Laguna continues to owe more consistent performances, even after the draw that did little to alleviate pressure. The team still seems sluggish at times, even when playing in front of their fans, who are beginning to lose patience. The 2-2 draw against Juárez exposed concentration lapses and difficulties in holding onto leads. There are clear adjustments to be made, particularly in intensity and defense. Now the challenge escalates against an in-form and undefeated Pumas, where every detail will matter. This match requires maximum attention and a different approach.