An early test of play-off aspirations
The opening weeks of the Liga MX season have not gone to plan for either team, and both will see this game as a key moment for their respective play-off ambitions. In this Santos Laguna Mexico vs Deportivo Toluca FC preview, both clubs will be desperate to make a statement and gain crucial points.
Newly appointed Santos Laguna boss, Fernando Ortiz, will be looking to put his high-tempo philosophy into practice in the upcoming fixture.
Santos Laguna are known for their attacking brand of football, and our Santos Laguna Mexico vs Deportivo Toluca FC prediction is that they will look to exploit the wide areas and press quickly when out of possession.
However, Deportivo Toluca FC are an organised side who can be difficult to break down.
Under Antonio Mohamed, Toluca are typically patient in possession, controlling the ball and looking to move it in a structured way.
An attacking clash between Toluca’s structure and Santos Laguna’s pace
Toluca’s reputation as favourites at 1.67 for an away win will be based on this simple fact – Antonio Mohamed is known for building disciplined and structured sides that are tough to beat. However, according to the latest Santos Laguna Mexico vs Deportivo Toluca FC odds, Santos Laguna will hope to make life difficult for them with their unique brand of footy.
Bruno Barticciotto has been in top form recently, scoring two of Santos’ last four goals in their previous five competitive outings. For the best chance of success, be sure to follow these Santos Laguna Mexico vs Deportivo Toluca FC betting tips as he will likely test Deportivo Toluca’s defensive organisation on Thursday, whilst Alexis Vega has four in four for Toluca, so he’ll be the man to watch.
Expect goals
The odds for over 2.5 goals in this one is 1.57, which is a very low line to back given the attacking talents of both sides. This game could see plenty of action, and another Santos Laguna Mexico vs Deportivo Toluca FC prediction is that we’ll see an end-to-end game in which Toluca will have the momentum to edge it, given that they won the head-to-head three months ago and have come out on top in one of the previous two head-to-heads in all competitions.
