Monterrey vs Santos Laguna Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jul 2026

Monterrey vs Santos Laguna Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Santos Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -125

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Santos Laguna +1.25 look backable when they clash with Monterrey. There’s the chance to get Asian Handicap odds of -125 and our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 for the outsiders.

The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Monterrey vs Santos Laguna, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Monterrey vs Santos Laguna Preview

Monterrey host Santos Laguna at Monterrey Stadium, with kick-off set for 21:05 on Saturday 18 July.

Santos 3-0 Winners in Previous H2H

Santos Laguna defeated Monterrey 3-0 at home in what was the most recent match for both teams. Santos enjoyed 52% possession and were 3-2 winners in term of shots on target, with Emmanuel Echeverria, Aldo Lopez and Lucas Di Yorio on the scoresheet.

Looking at the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been one draw. Monterrey have won six games and Santos three.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Monterrey	6	3	0	3	13	10	3	13:10	9
17	Santos Laguna	6	0	1	5	4	11	-7	4:11	1

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Rayados have had 53.7% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 9.2 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal, while earning 4.7 corners.

Top scorer Uros Djurdjevic has found the net 3 times, with Lucas Ocampos, Jesus Corona and Luca Orellano getting 2 each. Leading assistor is Luca Orellano with 3.

Santos have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.3 goals from 7.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Los Guerreros average 48.0% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.7 goals from 12.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

Lucas Di Yorio and Ezequiel Bullaude have scored 3 goals, followed by Aldo Lopez with 2. Ezequiel Bullaude and Lucas Di Yorio have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Monterrey confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Luis Cardenas (GK), Ricardo Chavez, John Medina, Alonso Aceves, Gerardo Arteaga, Oliver Torres, Jorge Rodriguez, Luca Orellano, Jesus Corona, Lucas Ocampos, Diego Rossi.

Santos Laguna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos Acevedo (GK), Jose Abella, Franco Pardo, Felipe Sanchez, Mauricio Cuevas, Salvador Mariscal, Carlos Gruezo, Diego Gonzalez, Ezequiel Bullaude, Ramiro Sordo, Lucas Di Yorio.

Main Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to side with the underdog by backing Santos Laguna +1.25. They look easy to wager on the Asian Handicap at -125 when it comes to this Liga MX encounter.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Santos in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Santos in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monterrey in 8 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monterrey in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monterrey in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monterrey in 2 consecutive games against Santos.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Liga MX data.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Monterrey 1 - 1 Santos

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +650. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ezequiel Bullaude Over 0.5 Shots On Target +102

Ezequiel Bullaude (Santos) can be backed at +102 to register at least one shot on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Ezequiel Bullaude Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

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Lucas Ocampos to Score +170

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) has scored in his past two Liga MX home matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +170.

Latest Lucas Ocampos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Santos Over 3.5 Corners -100

There’s been an average of 4.50 corners for Santos in their past 10 games, with the corner count against Monterrey going over 3.5 in their last five home matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Santos Team Corners line to get covered at -100.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Monterrey

Total

9.90 5.20 4.70

Home

10.40 5.70 4.70

Away

9.20 4.00 5.20

Santos

Total

9.20 4.50 4.70

Home

9.20 4.80 4.40

Away

9.00 4.30 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-132

Monterrey Corners

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

-112

Santos Corners

Over 3.5

-102

Under 3.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+750

2

+260

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Monterrey vs Santos Laguna Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 67% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Monterrey are favourites to prosper in this Liga MX encounter and they’re available at -204 with the bookies. The market suggests that Santos Laguna are least likely to win at +450.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Monterrey available at -109 and Santos at +380. The third option is the draw which is priced at +160.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. BTTS Yes is available at -208 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

It’s great that you can tap into hundreds of markets for every Liga MX game. Each of the leading football betting sites provide exciting pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

-204

X

+350

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

-109

X

+160

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-588

X2

+140

Draw No Bet

1

-556

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-125

2 Hcp +1

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-208

No

+135

Favourite Anthony Martial is now available at +370 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Anthony Martial (Monterrey)

First

+370

Anytime

+105

Diego Rossi (Monterrey)

First

+360

Anytime

+108

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey)

First

+500

Anytime

+160

Lucas Di Yorio (Santos)

First

+525

Anytime

+165

Luca Orellano (Monterrey)

First

+700

Anytime

+230

Jesús Corona (Monterrey)

First

+800

Anytime

+250

Eduardo Aguirre (Santos)

First

+950

Anytime

+300

Ramiro Sordo (Santos)

First

+1000

Anytime

+320

Ezequiel Bullaude (Santos)

First

+1050

Anytime

+320

Diego González (Santos)

First

+1200

Anytime

+390

Érick Aguirre (Monterrey)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey)

First

+1300

Anytime

+440

Fran Villalba (Santos)

First

+1500

Anytime

+460

Oliver Torres (Monterrey)

First

+1400

Anytime

+475

Gerardo Arteaga (Monterrey)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Alonso Aceves (Monterrey)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Stefan Medina (Monterrey)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Víctor Andrés Guzmán (Monterrey)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Pedro Aquino (Santos)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Salvador Mariscal Murra (Santos)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Jorge Rodriguez (Monterrey)

First

+2200

Anytime

+650

Ricardo Chavez (Monterrey)

First

+2200

Anytime

+650

Luis Reyes (Monterrey)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Javier Güemez (Santos)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Di Yorio (Santos)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Luca Orellano (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Eduardo Aguirre (Santos)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Ramiro Sordo (Santos)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Jesús Corona (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Ezequiel Bullaude (Santos)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Diego González (Santos)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Diego Rossi (Monterrey)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Anthony Martial (Monterrey)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Fran Villalba (Santos)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-

Érick Aguirre (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Oliver Torres (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Salvador Mariscal Murra (Santos)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Pedro Aquino (Santos)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Javier Güemez (Santos)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Gerardo Arteaga (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Alonso Aceves (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Stefan Medina (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Víctor Andrés Guzmán (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Jorge Rodriguez (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Ricardo Chavez (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Luis Reyes (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Liga MX matches only
Monterrey have five defeats, four wins and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Santos Laguna have suffered a three match losing run away from home. Renato Paiva's team have finished with eight losses, one victory and one draw in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 3.00.

Monterrey overcame Santos 1-0 when the sides last met at Monterrey Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings at Monterrey Stadium have ended in seven Monterrey victories, two draws and a solitary win for Santos.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Monterrey Home Stats		4-1-5	2.80	1.40	1.40	6	4	5	5
Santos Laguna Away Stats		1-1-8	4.00	1.00	3.00	9	1	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Monterrey vs Santos Laguna Lineups & Team News

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