Last Updated on January 26, 2024 1:37 pm by Erwin Noguera
Liga MX returns with the third matchday of the Clausura MX 2024, and there is a duel between two teams in need, Club León and Santos Laguna, both of which have yet to win.
In their previous presentation, León lost 2-1 at home to one of the favorites to be champion, Tigres.
Santos Laguna was also outclassed at home, losing 2-0 to Monterrey, which currently leads Mexican soccer.
When and where?
Saturday, January 27th, 6:00 pm ET at the Estadio León
Moneyline odds:
León 1.84
Santos Laguna 3.72
Draw Offs:
3.95
Where Can I Watch?
Why Bet on León?
Club León is a team accustomed to fighting toe-to-toe with Mexico’s top teams and entering the postseason. However, this year, the squad has had a negative start to the season, having failed to score points in two games. Their last match was a 2-1 loss to Tigres. Ángel Mena gave them the lead, but Sergio Córdova and André-Pierre Gignac turned it around for the ‘Felinos’.
It has been a tough start for the coaching staff of Uruguayan Jorge Bava, who is living his second experience as a coach after being with Liverpool in his country between 2021 and 2023.
Luis Montes, Alan Medina, and Janner Corozo are León’s additions, and the only loss they had in the squad was striker Brian Rubio, who only scored one goal in the previous semester. One thing to keep in mind is that Andrés Guardado could make his debut with the team, and so far no injuries have been reported.
León has allowed four goals against Tigres and América. The schedule was not kind to this team, as they had to face the current finalists.
Why Bet on Santos Laguna?
Last season, Santos Laguna was not good enough to reach the quarterfinals of the Liga MX, which is why it has a debt to pay off in the current tournament. However, the start has not been good for the Torreón team, which has drawn 1-1 with Chivas and lost 2-0 to Monterrey.
Santos Laguna has the winner of the last Golden Boot, the Colombian Harold Preciado, but the striker needs the system to work to obtain better group results. But the board did not make any big moves, only signing winger Franco Fagúndez and Argentine defender Santiago Núñez, the latter from Estudiantes de La Plata.
The big task for coach Pablo Repetto will be to find a replacement for Juan Brunetta, who was the best assisting player last season. For now, he is betting on Duván Vergara and Fagúndez himself.
Fortunately for the ‘Laguneros’ there are no injuries reported so far.
Final Betting Analysis: León vs. Santos Laguna
The last time these clubs played at León’s home, the home side won 3-2, with goals from Adonis Frías, Fidel Ambriz, and Federico Viñas.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have León as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.84, while Santos Laguna has 3.72, and the draw is at 3.95.
Club León has started the semester on the wrong foot, although it is a well-formed team that usually competes in the Playoffs. It is time to recover, and they will take the three points against Santos Laguna.
Go for a win for León. If you bet $100 at 1.84, you will gain $84 for a total payout of $184.
León vs. Santos Laguna Betting Pick: León
EN 
ES 
PT