- Club America are 5th in Liga MX 2026/2027 with 4 points from 2 games, while Santos Laguna are 16th with 0 points from 2.
- Santos Laguna have won just 1 of their last 5 matches across all competitions, losing 4 times.
- Club America have not won any of their last 2 home fixtures, drawing 1 and losing 1.
Hosts have the edge
Santos Laguna are on a two-game losing streak, suffering a 3-2 away defeat to CF Rayados de Monterrey before falling 0-1 at home to CF Atlas Guadalajara, in their two Liga MX 2026/2027 games.
This makes the visitors the clear underdogs for this game, but there are a few reasons why they could get something out of this game on Sunday.
Guillermo Almada has been in charge of Club America since 1 July 2026 and he has instilled an attacking, pressing mentality into the Mexico City giants.
He has them playing with a high intensity and pressing hard when they can, but the visitors will likely be able to slow the game down, which can frustrate them.
A tactical chess match
Renato Paiva has led Santos Laguna since 19 May 2026 and likes to play a structured 4-3-3, but they are a team that likes to build up their play slowly and not press too much unless it suits them.
When they press, it can work, but they favor a patient build-up and if America get on top, they could be in trouble.
The hosts have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these sides, drawing the other, so we have them to claim the 3 points at Estadio Banorte on Sunday.
America have the quality to edge it
Club America haven't been at their best in the league recently, but their recent 3 games have some bite to them - 3-3 at Pumas UNAM, 1-0 away win over Gallos Blancos Queretaro in Liga MX 2026/2027, and a 1-1 draw with CF Atlante.
Their attacking line looks to have improved with the return of Henry Martin, who has supplied 1 assist in 2 games for the home side.
Alex Zendejas has been America's sharpest finisher in the last few weeks, finding the net 3 times in the club's last 5 games.
Cristian Borja is the Liga MX 2026/2027 top scorer for the hosts with 1 goal in 2 games, giving America a reliable threat from the back line.
Ezequiel Bullaude has been Santos' chief creator in recent weeks, supplying 3 of his side's 5 goals in their last 5 games.
Lucas Di Yorio has 2 goals in that same stretch, but America have the better players and should be able to control this match.
Eduardo Aguirre has 1 goal in 1 game, but Felipe Sanchez has been good in support with 1 assist in 2 matches.
Club America are odds-on to win this fixture, which seems fair considering they are at home and have the superior squad.
Santos are 63/10 for a win and the draw is at 37/10, but the match odds don't offer much value, so we'll take Over 2.5 goals at 12/25 and Both Teams To Score at 37/50 to complete our selections for this clash.
