Liga MX: Puebla vs. Santos Laguna Picks, Odds, and Preview (Jul 25)

A competitive start to the Liga MX season pauses following this weekend, as the attention of Mexico’s teams switches to the Leagues Cup.

Santos Laguna have made a bright start to the new campaign after winning once in their opening two fixtures, but they will need to bounce back following a defeat against Toluca last time out.

Puebla will have pressure on their shoulders this weekend. The hosts have suffered successive defeats to start the new campaign, allowing five goals across losses against Atlas and Mazatlan.

Puebla vs. Santos Laguna Overview

Odds

Puebla vs. Santos Laguna Head-to-Head Record

Puebla have a strong recent head-to-head record against Santos Laguna, having won each of the previous two clashes. The latest of those was a 2-0 away victory in February. Santos Laguna have won just one of their last three away matches against Puebla.

Puebla Team News

The out-of-form hosts have no injury concerns ahead of this final match before the start of the Leagues Cup.

Possible Lineup

J. Gonzalez (GK); W. Portales, L. Rey, E. Orona, J. Fedorco, J. Rivas, O. Gonzalez, A. Organista, M. Perez, E. Guerra, E. Lozano

Santos Laguna Team News

Santos Laguna also have no injury issues ahead of this weekend’s match on the road. However, changes could be likely following a defeat in their previous fixture.

Possible Lineup

C. Lopez (GK); J. Abella, H. Ortega, B. Amione, K. Balanta, E. Echeverria, J. Guemez, A. Vargas, F. Villalba, J. Ocejo, R. Sordo

Puebla vs. Santos Laguna Picks

Santos Laguna were poor last weekend, as they were well beaten. However, Puebla are yet to hit their top form in Liga MX either so far this term. Therefore, a chance could be taken on a draw being played out, which would enable both sides to save face ahead of the Leagues Cup.