- Santos Laguna Mexico are 17th in Liga MX 2026/2027 with 0 points from 3 matches.
- CD Chivas de Guadalajara are 12th in Liga MX 2026/2027 with 4 points from 3 matches.
Tight game likely when two rivals face off at Estadio Nuevo Corona, Mexico
The main selection for Monday's Liga MX 2026/2027 clash between Santos Laguna Mexico and CD Chivas de Guadalajara will be in the double chance market, as the straight result market fails to provide a positive chance for the home side. Chivas are 1.51 favourites here, while Santos are 5.6 and the draw is 4.33.
The managers came in during the 2025 and 2026 calendar years and have had contrasting starts to the new season. Renato Paiva has been in charge of Santos since 19th May 2026 and he has brought an attacking, possession first project to the club, but results haven't been good. Santos have lost all 5 of their last 5 matches in all competitions and their home record of 0 points from 1 match doesn't bode well for their chances in this one. Eduardo Aguirre is their top scorer in Liga MX 2026/2027, with 1 goal in 2 appearances, so they'll need more goals from their forwards to compete in this group.
Gabriel Milito has been Chivas' boss since 26th May 2025 and his three at the back system has given the club a clear identity in the league. Roberto Alvarado is their leading scorer with 2 goals in 3 appearances and has also scored 3 of their last 5 goals overall. He is a great passer of the ball and is often Chivas' link between the midfield and the attack in their 3-4-2-1 or 3-5-2 system.
Chivas have form to outscore struggling Santos
Chivas are only 5 places and 4 points above Santos in the Liga MX 2026/2027 table, but they've got a decent platform in mid-table from which to build. Their form of 1 draw, 1 win and 3 defeats from their last 5 is nothing to write home about, but they have structure and they look good for the win here.
Chivas beat Santos 3-0 in their own back yard in this corresponding fixture 4 months ago in Liga MX 2025/2026 and there was a clear gap between the two sides that day. However, the last 2 head-to-heads are level at 1 win each, so this one has a bit of bite. Santos will look to build up through their back four and play the ball into their young, press-resistant wingers. They'll stretch play and try to win it back by pressing the opposition wide, whilst Chivas will look to control the transitions and phase play by utilising their wing backs and keeping the game tight in the middle of the park.
Go for goals as Chivas have structure, Santos have need
Over 2.5 goals looks like a big price at 1.57 and Both Teams to Score - Yes is also an option at 1.65. Chivas have conceded just 1 goal in their only away game in Liga MX 2026/2027 and have the structure to hold the fort in Mexico. Santos have failed to score in their only home game in Liga MX 2026/2027 and we see it being a tense and competitive game on Monday.
The visitors are the clear favorite for this fixture, but Santos' urgency to get a first home point in the new league, and the price on goals, has us leaning towards a goal-heavy fixture, rather than Chivas on the road. The average number of goals scored by the home and away sides in the last 5 meetings between these two in this venue are 0.5 and 1.0 respectively, so this doesn't look like a shootout, but a tight game where Chivas nick it.
