- Club America are 5th in the Liga MX 2026-2027 with four points from their opening two fixtures.
- Santos Laguna sit 16th on the ladder with no points after two games.
- America have won two of the last three meetings between the two clubs, drawing one and losing none.
America to outplay Santos in a fast-paced contest
Club America have had an indifferent start to the 2026-2027 Liga MX season, failing to win either of their opening 2 home games (D1, L1) and drawing 1-1 at home to CF Atlante last time out. América boss Guillermo Almada, who took the reins on 1 July 2026, has favoured an all-action game in which his side press very high up the pitch and get on the front foot as much as possible.
This game will almost certainly be won by the team that wants it the most, and America look very likely to be that side on Sunday. Almada's men have had their issues, but their last three results, a 3-3 draw away at Pumas UNAM, a 1-0 win at Gallos Blancos Queretaro in their first Liga MX 2026/2027 game and the 1-1 draw at home to CF Atlante, suggests they have bite.
They have also had enough of a threat up top to suggest they can win this contest. Alex Zendejas has been América's best finisher in recent weeks, notching three of his side's eight goals in their last five matches, while Henry Martin has been their provider, contributing one assist in two Liga MX 2026-2027 games. Cristian Borja has the best record for the hosts in Liga MX 2026-2027, notching one goal in two games, so he will provide the outlet from deep.
Santos have their best player back, but they need another to score
Santos Laguna come into this one on the back of two defeats after they fell 3-2 to CF Rayados de Monterrey away and then 0-1 at home to CF Atlas Guadalajara. Renato Paiva's side are yet to impress in the Liga MX 2026-2027, winning just one of their five matches across all current competitions (16th). Paiva, who has been in charge since 19 May 2026, sets his teams up in a 4-3-3 formation where the emphasis is on a patient build-up and selective pressing, but the players can be broken at the back if the pressure is applied.
Ezequiel Bullaude has been Santos' chief creator in Liga MX 2026-2027, laying off three of their five goals in the last five, while Lucas Di Yorio has chipped in with two goals in the same period. Eduardo Aguirre remains their finisher of choice, notching one in one appearance in the league, while Felipe Sanchez has provided one assist in his two appearances this term.
Club America should have the energy to run this game and win it, but Santos have enough quality in transition to make it a close match at Estadio Banorte, Mexico. The hosts are the 1.4 favourites, with Santos 7.3 and the draw at 4.7, so it makes sense to side with over 2.5 goals at 1.48 and Both Teams to Score at 1.74.
