➡ What is the recommended bet for Santos Laguna vs Juárez?

The prediction and suggested bet for Santos Laguna vs Juárez, on January 18, 2026, based on the analysis, is: Over 2.5 goals ⇒ bet available.

➡ Where will Santos Laguna vs Juárez be played?

Santos Laguna vs Juárez on January 18, 2026, will be played in Torreón, Estadio Nuevo Corona.

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Santos Laguna vs Juárez Prediction – Liga MX

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

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Santos Laguna and Juárez.

Santos Laguna

January 18, 2026 – 23::00
Liga MX
2025/2026
Clausura – Round 3

Juárez

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

The best prediction for
Prediction Santos Laguna vs Juárez in Liga MX is over 2.5 goals.
The home team is expected to pick up the pace at the start of the Clausura. Juárez, on the other hand, is unlikely to completely shut down and will look to capitalize on counter-attacks. The confrontation has the potential to be lively.

Best prediction for Santos Laguna vs Juárez

Over 0.5 goals in the first half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Over 2.5 goals (riskier prediction)

Match prediction for Santos Laguna vs Juárez

The teams Santos Laguna and Juárez are set to clash at the Estadio Nuevo Corona in a match of the 3rd round of Liga MX. The head-to-head record favors the home team, who have secured 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 meetings. The last encounter in this stadium was on October 7, 2024, resulting in a victory for Juárez by (0-2). Óscar Estupiñán (48′) and Carlos Salcedo (53′) scored for Juárez in that match. In this upcoming game, the home advantage could play a crucial role, as Santos Laguna exhibits significant differences in their home and away results.

Analysis of Santos Laguna

The home team is currently in 18th place, without any points. They lost at home to Necaxa by (1-3) in their opening match. In the 2nd round, they lost away to Toluca by (3-1). This team tends to perform better at home, as shown by their last 30 matches where they recorded 3 draws and 12 losses away, scoring 15 goals and conceding 36, compared to 8 wins and 7 losses at home, with 22 goals scored and 23 conceded. In their last 10 home matches in the league, Santos Laguna has secured 6 wins and 4 losses, earning 18 points from a possible 30. The team has allowed goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive stability, although their attack has scored regularly, managing to hit the back of the net in 8 of their last 10 games in this competition. In 19 games in this league, they have never overturned the score in 9 matches where they conceded first. Notably, in their last 10 home matches in the league, they scored 35 of their 48 goals between the 61st and 75th minutes and conceded 77 of their 172 goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.

The start of the Clausura for Santos Laguna has been quite negative, with two losses in their two matches played. The team has shown weakness on the pitch, especially in their defensive system, conceding numerous goals. Playing at home, there is an urgent need to correct mistakes and show collective improvement. A more balanced approach is crucial to avoiding further issues. Accumulating their first points is essential to relieve pressure. A positive response could mark a turning point in the competition.

Analysis of Juárez

The visiting team is currently in 12th place, with 3 points. They won their opener away against Mazatlán by (1-2). In the 2nd round, they lost at home to Chivas Guadalajara by (0-1). This team is minimally affected by home advantage, performing similarly at both home and away; in their last 30 matches, they recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses away, scoring a total of 16 goals and conceding 21. At home, they achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with 22 goals scored and 22 conceded. In the league, Juárez earned 12 points from 30 in their last 10 away games, having recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. In their away matches, the most frequent score at half-time was 0-0, seen in 4 of their 12 games. Defensive solidity has not been a strong point, as they conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games, but their attack has managed to score regularly, hitting the net in 8 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 23 league matches, they conceded the first goal 10 times and managed to turn the score around only twice. Notably, in their last 11 away matches in this competition, they scored 5 of their 14 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

The start of Clausura for Juárez has met expectations for their position, with one win and one loss. The team comes into this match confident that they can score away from home. They will need to present a well-adjusted marking system. Being able to attack at the right moments will also be crucial to capitalize on opportunities. The trend is for an organized and competitive team. A good result could strengthen their campaign at the start of the tournament.