Our Pachuca vs Santos Laguna Prediction: 3-1
Pachuca vs Santos Laguna in the Mexico Liga MX is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Pachuca vs Santos Laguna prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Pachuca's Last Match – Cruz Azul vs Pachuca
Pachuca will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Mexico Liga MX victory over Cruz Azul on April 5. In that match, Pachuca recorded 37% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruz Azul | 63% | 15 (5) | 0.98 | 42 |
 Pachuca | 37% | 7 (4) | 1.05 | 25 |
Santos Laguna's Last Match – Santos Laguna vs Club America
Santos Laguna must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Mexico Liga MX draw against Club America on April 5. In that match, Santos Laguna had 38% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santos Laguna | 38% | 3 (4) | 0.45 | 32 |
 Club America | 62% | 10 (5) | 0.81 | 57 |
Pachuca vs Santos Laguna Stats
Key Stats
| Pachuca | Santos Laguna | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 1.74 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Pachuca are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Santos Laguna average 1.1 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
Pachuca 15-8
Santos Laguna 11-23
What are the odds for this match?
Pachuca to win: @1.42
Draw: @5
Santos Laguna to win: @6.5
Lineups
Pachuca (4-2-3-1) : Carlos Moreno, Carlos Sanchez, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, Brian Garcia, Sergio Lenin Rodriguez, Victor Guzman, Robert Kenedy, Elias Montiel, Oussama Idrissi, Salomon Rondon
Santos Laguna (4-3-1-2) : Carlos Acevedo, Jose Abella, Kevin Balanta, Bruno Amione, Emanuel Echeverria, Cristian Dajome, Nelson Cedillo, Javier Guemez, Fran Villalba, Ezequiel Bullaude, Lucas Di Yorio