Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Santos Laguna prepare to host Cruz Azul on March 4, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this MEXICO: Primera Division, Clausura fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Santos Laguna, currently 18th in the standings with 1 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 1 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 15 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Cruz Azul, sitting 2nd with 16 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul have favored Cruz Azul, with Cruz Azul claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Over the past few seasons, Cruz Azul have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Leon, Santos Laguna recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Acevedo, Echeverria, Amione, Balanta, Picon, Lopez, Gruezo, Dajome, Bullaude, Palacios, Di Yorio. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Cruz Azul's last outing came against Guadalajara, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gudino, Piovi, Lira, Ditta, Rotondi, Marquez, Rodriguez, Rodarte, Palavecino, Fernandez, Paradela. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Santos Laguna are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Santos Laguna's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Cruz Azul's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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