Santos Laguna vs CF Pachuca: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 09 Nov '25)

The anticipation is building for this thrilling clash in Liga MX, Apertura, set to unfold at the Estadio TSM Corona in Mexico on Sunday, 9th November '25. With both teams having contrasting recent performances, who will seize the upper hand? Let's dig into their past encounters and recent stats to unveil possible outcomes.

Looking into their recent head-to-head encounters, CF Pachuca has emerged victorious twice out of the last three encounters, while Santos Laguna has yet to experience the sweet taste of victory against them. The remaining match ended in a draw. The most recent clash saw CF Pachuca triumphing over Santos Laguna with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday, 21st January '25, as the home team. Are Santos Laguna poised to break this cycle, or will CF Pachuca continue their dominance?

Diving deeper into their current form, Santos Laguna comes into this battle on the back of a disheartening 1-4 defeat to Club Necaxa. On the other hand, CF Pachuca managed a spirited 2-2 draw against CD Toluca. In the domestic league standings, CF Pachuca sits in the 8th position, just ahead of Santos Laguna who holds the 10th spot. This sets the stage for a fierce contest with much at stake.

Focusing on individual performances, Santos Laguna will need to ensure CF Pachuca's playmaker V. Guzmán is well-marked, given his impressive tally of 4 assists this season. Similarly, CF Pachuca will be wary of Santos Laguna’s star striker, C. Dájome, who has netted 4 goals. When it comes to top player ratings, the spotlight falls on Carlos Acevedo at 7.24 and Cristián Dájome at 7.03 for Santos Laguna, while CF Pachuca boasts standout performances from Elías Montiel at 7.25 and Carlos Moreno at 7.01.

The teams show differing styles in their gameplay. Santos Laguna has a possession percentage of 44.1875% this season, while CF Pachuca enjoys a slightly better hold on the ball at 53%. This may dictate the pace and flow of the match, potentially influencing the number of scoring opportunities. As for set-pieces, expect Santos Laguna to earn an average of 4.06 corners per match, with CF Pachuca leading slightly at 5 corners per game.

Discipline could play a role as well, with both parties showing a penchant for picking up cards. Santos Laguna has accumulated 41 yellow cards and 6 red cards, alongside conceding 2 penalty goals this season. CF Pachuca mirrors this with 43 yellow cards and the same number of red cards and penalties conceded. Analyzing current form and streaks is crucial for making precise predictions.

Given the statistical evidence and current form, it leans towards CF Pachuca having the edge over Santos Laguna. Will Santos Laguna defy the odds and clinch victory, or will CF Pachuca assert their supremacy once again? The stage is set, and all awaits a compelling showdown.