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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
- Jul 18, 2026Santos Laguna lost 3-2 away to Monterrey, starting their current losing streak.
- Jul 25, 2026Santos Laguna lost 0-1 at home to Atlas FC.
- Aug 2, 2026Santos Laguna lost 3-0 away to Club America, extending their losing streak to three.
- 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.
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