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Santos Laguna vs Guadalajara Chivas preview: next match kick-off and predictions

The next Santos Laguna match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 is a home clash against Guadalajara Chivas at Estadio Corona. This Santos Laguna vs Guadalajara Chivas preview looks ahead to their meeting in the Apertura - 4 round, with kick-off scheduled for 2026-08-17T01:10:00Z. Fans wondering when Santos Laguna play next will have their answer in a high-pressure game for the hosts.

While the fixture status is listed as Not Started, the stakes are already clear from the standings. Santos Laguna sit in the lower reaches of the Liga MX: Apertura group after three straight defeats, while Guadalajara Chivas arrive in mid-table with a more solid start. With both sides familiar foes in recent seasons, this Santos Laguna vs Guadalajara Chivas preview focuses on form, head to head, and the latest prediction data ahead of a key early-season test.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Liga MX, Apertura - 4
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-08-17T01:10:00Z
  • Venue: Estadio Corona
  • Status: Not Started

Standings & form

Santos Laguna come into this fixture ranked 17th in the Liga MX: Apertura group. After 3 matches they have 0 points, a goal difference of -5, and a form line of LLL. Overall they have 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 2 goals and conceding 7. At home, Santos Laguna have played 1 match, losing it with 0 goals for and 1 against. Away from home they have lost both games, with 2 goals scored and 6 conceded.

Guadalajara Chivas arrive in slightly stronger shape, sitting 12th in the same Liga MX: Apertura group. They have collected 4 points from their first 3 matches, with a goal difference of -1 and a form sequence of DWL. Across those games they have registered 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 2 and conceding 3. At home, Chivas have played 2 times, winning once and losing once with 1 goal for and 2 against. On the road they are unbeaten so far, with 1 away match producing a draw, 1 goal scored and 1 conceded.

From the wider season statistics, Santos Laguna’s campaign has been marked by a difficult start, including a 3-match losing streak and no clean sheets in their first three fixtures. They have also failed to score in 2 of those games and have yet to win a penalty. Guadalajara Chivas, by contrast, have already recorded 1 clean sheet and have only failed to score once. Chivas have consistently used a 3-1-4-2 formation across their three league matches, while Santos Laguna have lined up in a 4-2-3-1 in all of their outings.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-03-14T23:07:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 3–0 Santos Laguna (Liga MX)
  • 2025-08-11T02:05:00Z: Santos Laguna 1–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2025-01-12T01:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 Santos Laguna (Liga MX)
  • 2024-11-06T01:00:00Z: Santos Laguna 0–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-01-14T01:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 1–1 Santos Laguna (Liga MX)

The recent head to head record between Santos Laguna and Guadalajara Chivas in Liga MX has been tight but tilted towards Chivas. Across these five meetings, Guadalajara Chivas have recorded three wins (3–0, 1–0 and 2–0), Santos Laguna have one victory (1–0 at Estadio Corona), and there has been one draw (1–1). Notably, Santos Laguna have failed to score in three of those five encounters, underlining the challenge they face in breaking down this Chivas side again at Estadio Corona.

Key players to watch

  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 goals in the current Liga MX season, emerging as a key attacking threat for Chivas with consistent minutes and end product.

Prediction

The data-driven Santos Laguna vs Guadalajara Chivas prediction leans towards the visitors avoiding defeat. The prediction model gives Santos Laguna just 10% chance of a home win, with both the draw and an away victory rated at 45% each. The advice points to a Combo Double chance: draw or Guadalajara Chivas and -3.5 goals, indicating expectations of a relatively low-scoring contest where Chivas are favoured to take at least a point. With Santos Laguna still searching for their first win and Guadalajara Chivas showing more balance in early-season form, the visitors are statistically better placed heading into this Apertura - 4 showdown.

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