Santos Laguna vs Necaxa Prediction

Santos Laguna host Necaxa on 2 November 2026 at 02:00 in Liga MX. The home side enters as clear favourites after winning four consecutive matches before a recent loss to Tijuana, while Necaxa remain winless across 12 rounds. Santos sit 10th on 19 points after 14 games; Necaxa occupy 17th with 10 points. The defensive gap widens the gap further: Santos have conceded 20 goals, Necaxa 27. Necaxa lost five of their last eight league matches and collected only three points across that stretch.

Form and H2H

Santos Laguna's home record stands at four wins, one draw, and two losses across seven matches, with just three goals conceded in that run. They have kept clean sheets in their last three home games. Over the same period they scored 10 goals. Necaxa have never won away in the league this season: three draws and three defeats from six matches, with seven goals scored and 12 conceded. Before the Tijuana loss, Santos beat Pumas 2–0, Querétaro 5–0, Atlético San Luis 2–1, and Pachuca 1–0. Necaxa drew 1–1 with Juárez in their most recent outing, extending their run without a win. Head-to-head records show Santos winning three of six meetings since 2017, with Necaxa claiming two victories and one draw.

Santos average 1.81 goals for and 1.20 goals against at home over their last 10 matches. Necaxa average 1.00 goals for and 2.00 goals against away from home across the same period.

Best bet

Back Santos Laguna to win. The hosts command a significant advantage in current form, home record, and defensive stability. Necaxa have shown no away victories this season and face a side that has won four straight before their sole recent setback. Santos' defensive control and Necaxa's inability to score consistently on the road make a home victory the most likely outcome.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 1.8 / Draw 4.02 / Away 3.82.

1xBet: Home 1.78 / Draw 3.98 / Away 3.74.

22Bet: Home 1.78 / Draw 3.98 / Away 3.75.