Santos Laguna vs Mazatlan FC: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Santos Laguna prepare to host Mazatlan on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 00:00, this MEXICO: Primera Division, Clausura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Santos Laguna, currently 17th in the standings with 1 points from 5 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 1 points from 2 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 17 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Mazatlan, sitting 18th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Santos Laguna and Mazatlan have favored Santos Laguna, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Tigres, Santos Laguna recorded a 1-5 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Acevedo, Echeverria, Orona, Ortega, Balanta, Guemez, Gruezo, Dajome, Sordo, Di Yorio, Villalba. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Mazatlan's last outing came against Guadalajara, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Rodriguez, Zaleta, Merolla, Almada, Leyva, , Teodora, Barcenas, Sierra, Moreno, Rubio. 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 Mazatlan 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 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Mazatlan's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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