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Puebla vs Santos Laguna match

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The gist

Puebla host Santos Laguna in Liga MX on Aug 23, 2026. Santos have lost 3 straight and sit 17th with 0 points.

Background

This is a Liga MX Apertura matchday 5 fixture. Puebla return after a difficult Leagues Cup campaign, while Santos Laguna are in poor form, having lost all four league games so far, conceding 8 goals and scoring only 2. The match carries weight for both clubs as they seek to improve their standings.

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 18, 2026Santos Laguna lost 3-2 away to Monterrey, starting their current losing streak.
  2. Jul 25, 2026Santos Laguna lost 0-1 at home to Atlas FC.
  3. Aug 2, 2026Santos Laguna lost 3-0 away to Club America, extending their losing streak to three.
  4. Aug 22, 2026Puebla and Santos Laguna are set to face off at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Liga MX matchday 5.

Who’s saying what

Analysts
Expect a tight, low-scoring match with Puebla's control edging out a Santos side low on confidence, predicting a 1-0 home win.
Caution
Santos Laguna's defensive fragility and three straight losses suggest they may struggle to get a result away from home.

Still unverified

No unverified information.

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