Santos Laguna vs Pumas Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jul 2025

Liga MX Apertura Betting Preview: Santos Laguna vs Pumas

Santos Laguna host Pumas in this Liga MX Apertura match at Estadio Nuevo Corona, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Saturday 12 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Both Teams to Score Odds Catch the Eye

We can’t pass up the chance to back BTTS Yes at -150, with both Santos Laguna and Pumas expected to find the net. The Both Teams to Score market provides a great angle for a wager.

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Pumas Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

Santos Laguna were beaten 4-0 at Estadio Nuevo Corona in their last game. This was at home to Club Tijuana. Fernando Ortiz's men had most of the ball recording 59% possession and three shots on target.

When last in action, Pumas UNAM suffered a 2-0 away loss to Monterrey at Estadio BBVA in the Clausura play-in stage. The Mexico City outfit didn’t see much of the ball with just 37% possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Pumas haven’t lost to Santos in their past three games. In the last clash, home side Pumas claimed a 2-0 victory at Olimpico Universitario. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved five Santos wins, one draw and four Pumas victories.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Santos Laguna	6	2	0	4	9	10	-1	9:10	6
13	Pumas	6	1	3	2	6	8	-2	6:8	6

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2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 1.0 goals from 9.9 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Santos have had 48.2% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.2 goals from 12.4 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.4 corners.

Bruno Barticciotto is the top goalscorer with 5, Ramiro Sordo has 2, with Javier Guemez and two other players on 1. The leading assistors are Fran Villalba and Javier Guemez with 3.

Pumas UNAM have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.4 goals from 7.0 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.9% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Guillermo Martinez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Nathan Silva, Ignacio Pussetto, Adalberto Carrasquilla and Leonardo Suarez have 1. Santiago Trigos has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Santos Laguna confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Carlos Acevedo (GK), Oscar Ortega, Kevin Balanta, Bruno Amione, Jose Abella, Emmanuel Echeverria, Javier Guemez, Fran Villalba, Aldo Lopez, Jesus Ocejo, Ramiro Sordo.

Pumas confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Rodrigo Parra (GK), Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Ruben Duarte, Pablo Monroy, Rodrigo Lopez, Santiago Trigos, Jose Caicedo, Piero Quispe, Guillermo Martinez, Adalberto Carrasquilla.

Santos Laguna vs Pumas Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Santos Laguna vs Pumas betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners pick and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

It stands to reason that both teams can find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -150 for this Liga MX encounter means a nice return if the bet lands.

Our job is to consult the latest Liga MX team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Santos Laguna vs Pumas league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Santos games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Pumas games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pumas games on the road.

BTTS Yes Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -150 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Santos 1 - 2 Pumas

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Pumas to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +700, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Pumas Under 5.5 Corners -147

In their past five away games, Pumas have had less than 5.5 corners. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Pumas to fall short and you can get odds of -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Santos

Total

10.10 4.70 5.40

Home

10.30 5.30 5.00

Away

10.80 4.30 6.50

Pumas

Total

8.90 3.70 5.20

Home

9.40 5.30 4.10

Away

9.10 3.80 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-128

Santos Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-147

Pumas Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-115

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+700

2

-111

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Santos Laguna vs Pumas Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Pumas to Triumph

With a 47% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Pumas UNAM are favourites to come out on top in this Liga MX clash and they’re available at +112 with the bookmakers. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +210 about Santos Laguna.

Pumas are available at odds of -123 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Santos to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Unders and Overs. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -147.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Liga MX game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+240

2

+112

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

+117

2

+163

Double Chance

1X

-164

12

-400

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-182

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-115

2 Hcp -0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+102

Can Santos Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

The past three Santos Laguna games at Estadio Nuevo Corona have ended in defeat. Fernando Ortiz's men have managed seven losses, two victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Pumas haven’t triumphed in four straight games on the road. The Mexico City outfit have clocked up six losses, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

When the sides last met at Estadio Nuevo Corona, Santos drew 1-1 with Pumas. We’ve seen the past 7 H2H matches at Estadio Nuevo Corona involve four Santos wins. There have also been two draws and one Pumas victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Santos Laguna Home Stats		2-1-7	2.70	0.80	1.90	5	5	4	6
Pumas Away Stats		3-1-6	3.80	1.70	2.10	8	2	9	1

• 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

Santos Laguna vs Pumas Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Santos vs Pumas team news before placing your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Liga MX along with up-to-date injury news.

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