Match Overview
Santos Laguna and Querétaro face off in a significant Liga MX match that could shape their respective seasons. Both teams are in need of points to improve their standings, making this encounter at the Estadio TSM Corona a must-watch.
Odds Analysis
- Home Win: 2.38
- Draw: 3.36
- Away Win: 2.59
The odds suggest a closely contested match, with Santos Laguna having a slight edge as the home team. The probability of a home win stands at approximately 42%, while a draw is at 30%, and an away win at 38%.
Team Analysis
Santos Laguna
- Current Form: Inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses.
- Strengths: Strong dribbling ability (13.4 successful dribbles per match) and solid defensive interceptions (35.9 per match).
- Weaknesses: Struggles in attack with only 0.83 goals per match and a high number of goals conceded (1.87 per match).
Querétaro
- Current Form: Similar inconsistency, with a slightly better defensive record.
- Strengths: Effective in interceptions (39.69 per match) and maintaining a compact defense.
- Weaknesses: Low possession (39.93%) and limited attacking threat (0.83 goals per match).
Head-to-Head
Historically, Santos Laguna has had the upper hand in this fixture, but Querétaro has shown resilience in recent encounters.
Tactical Approaches
Santos Laguna is likely to focus on exploiting their dribbling and crossing abilities, while Querétaro will aim to capitalize on counter-attacks and set-pieces.
Key Players Spotlight
Santos Laguna
- Bruno Barticciotto: Top scorer with 6 goals, crucial for breaking down defenses.
- Carlos Acevedo: Key defensive figure with 190.19 points.
Querétaro
- Rubio Rubín: Joint top scorer with 3 goals, vital for Querétaro's attack.
- Guillermo Allison: Important in goal with 158.5 points.
Statistical Deep Dive
- Offensive Metrics: Santos Laguna averages 9.2 shots per match, while Querétaro averages 8.48.
- Defensive Metrics: Querétaro has a slightly better defensive record with fewer goals conceded (1.62 per match).
- Possession and Passing: Santos Laguna holds a possession advantage (46.23%) over Querétaro (39.93%).
Prediction and Conclusion
Based on current form and statistical analysis, Santos Laguna is slightly favored to win, especially with home advantage. Key factors include their dribbling prowess and ability to create chances through crosses. However, Querétaro's defensive solidity could make it a tight contest.
Final Score Prediction: Santos Laguna 2-1 Querétaro Half Time Score Prediction: Santos Laguna 1-0 Querétaro Both Teams to Score Probability: 47% Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 44%