- Santos Laguna are 17th in Liga MX 2026/2027 with 0 points from 3 matches, losing all 3.
- Chivas de Guadalajara are 12th with 4 points from 3, but are looking shaky.
- Chivas won 3-0 at home in the last meeting 4 months ago.
Chivas could edge it at Estadio Nuevo Corona
Chivas de Guadalajara enter the Monday's Liga MX 2026/2027 game as the clear favourites at 51/100, with Santos Laguna Mexico available at 23/5 and the draw at 333/100.
It's no surprise that Chivas are the favourites in this fixture as Santos have lost all three Liga MX 2026/2027 games so far, and are still waiting for their first point on home turf.
Chivas have drawn their only away league game so far, but the formbook doesn't really tell the full story as both sides are still finding their feet.
Santos are struggling
Renato Paiva has been the head coach of Santos since 19 May 2026, and he has introduced a young, offensive and possession-based system that is proving tough for his side to make work so far.
Felipe Sanchez has been their most advanced creative outlet in Liga MX 2026/2027 so far with 1 assist in 3 games, while Eduardo Aguirre is their top league scorer with 1 in 2. Felipe Sanchez has 1 assist in 3 Liga MX 2026/2027, so he has been Santos' most creative spark so far, although he is still yet to score.
Santos haven't scored a single goal in their only home league game so far in the Liga MX 2026/2027 season, so this is a blunt squad that could struggle to make an impact up front.
There’s structure at Chivas
Gabriel Milito has been the Chivas boss since 26 May 2025, so he has had a bit more time to get his stamp on the side. A three-at-the-back system has given Chivas a clear identity, with the wing-backs pushing forward and central compactness in build-up play.
Chivas have conceded just 1 goal in their only away league match so far, so they are certainly more structured than Santos. Roberto Alvarado is their most dangerous forward with 2 goals in 3 in the league, while he has scored 3 of their last 5 goals in all competitions.
Efrain Alvarez is a key link between midfield and attack, so the clash of these two distinct styles should make the wing-backs and transition moments the real battleground.
Stalemate feels most likely
Now the bookies are leaning towards goals being scored and BTTS - Yes is 13/20 while Over 2.5 is 57/100.
However, this looks a lot like a match where the underdog will play better than their price because of Santos' home pressure and a lack of confidence. Chivas have a better system, are more likely to nick this, but the odds on a goal-heavy game seem a bit rich.
Chivas have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 in all comps, so they haven't found their groove yet. This is a game Chivas should get something from, but Santos will be much sharper than their odds suggest. Both sides have 1 win and 1 defeat in their 2 head-to-head meetings and that seems the most likely result in this one, with a stalemate also on the cards.
