- Both teams have had 11 draws in the last 20 games.
- Puebla won only one, while Laguna won eight from their last 20 meetings
- Laguna has been the first team to concede in their six games, and Puebla received 5+ cards in the last ten games.
Liga MX Apertura Season
The new Liga MX Apertura season is already underway. We’ve seen some exciting games that show this season would be filled with great fixtures.
We witnessed 29 goals from the nine matches played in the first round of games. Only two games didn’t produce a goal, while the rest gave us 2+ goals.
It was an excellent way to start the new season. As we enter the second round of games, we look forward to the different matches available and how the teams can gear up.
Puebla vs. Santos
Today, we are looking at the game between Puebla and Santos, two teams that claimed all three points in the first match. As one or both would be dropping points this weekend, let’s check how they might set up for the game.
Puebla vs. Santos Liga MX Odds
Even though Santos Laguna has the better odds of the two teams, sportsbooks are backing Puebla to win the game as they have the favorite soccer odds to win.
However, it is somewhat close because the difference is not too massive. Therefore, bookies expect a tight match, and we agree with them.
Last Season Disappointment
The season just started, and both teams are coming from a disappointing last season. They would want to get the season running as soon as possible.
As a result, we expect them to push for the three points and score as many goals as possible. Also, with them trying not to lose, we can’t write off a draw for the match.
With those possibilities, the three options have close odds and are seemingly reasonable, given how close the teams are and where we are in the season.
Puebla vs. Santos Information
- 2022 Liga MX Apertura Game 2
- Venue: Estadio Cuauhtemoc
- Friday, July 08, 2022 – 09:00 PM EDT
- Live streaming on the internet and cable.
Puebla Breakdown Analysis
In the first game of the season, Puebla was paired with a familiar foe. Both teams have been going back and forth for years, and it was quite hard to predict who would win.
If you saw the match, you would see why pundits struggle with that tie. Both teams were closely matched from start to end.
It started with Puebla scoring two early goals in the first 15 minutes of the game. Puebla dominated the first half of the match.
However, at the start of the second half, the Mazatlan rejuvenated and were the better team. They even got a goal back, but Puebla went on to score two more goals against the run of play, effectively killing the game.
Amazing Puebla
The first match showed how impressive Puebla is gearing towards, and we think last season’s woes are surely behind them.
They can now focus on getting better for the new season by making it two wins in two. Therefore, we don’t expect any changes to the team that played Mazatlan last weekend.
Larcamon Expectations
Nicolas Larcamon would want to ensure that his team doesn’t go ahead to concede the way they did in the last match. It would be terrible to see them slip up again for the second game in the running.
Therefore, we expect better defensive play and more compact tactics, but the attack would remain the same.
Santos Breakdown Analysis
Unlike Puebla, Santos didn’t make it to the Clausura playoffs last season. Therefore, their season ended when the regular games finished. They finished one point behind Mazatlan in the 12th position.
However, they did close out the season with a win. With last season gone, the team is focused on the next.
Last Season’s Clausura Playoffs
We saw them play one of their best footballs in the opening match, even though it was a tight game where they were the underdogs to win.
The game started with Monterrey netting twice in the space of five minutes to send the home team into shock. However, fortune shone on them as they got a penalty in the 25th minute.
With a goal back, the team went on to score less than 10 minutes later to equal the scoreline. The second half brought another heartbreak as Monterrey got a penalty, taken by Rogelio Funes Mori, and Laguna was behind again. But in the closing minutes, the team equalized and got a late-minute penalty to seal the win.
Liga MX Team Planning Traits
They showed:
- resilience
- passion
- drive
These are good traits for any team planning to go far in the Liga Mx this season. Therefore, we expect them to maintain the same team that scored in the season’s opening match.
Eduard Fentanes must trust his team to deliver again as they travel to Puebla.
Pueblo vs. Santos Betting Pick and Prediction
With the season just kicking off, the soccer standings for this league are useless since there are still many games to go.
Therefore, we would use their stats from last season and the first game to make our soccer predictions for this game. Also, we checked their head-to-head record, and after considering everything, both teams are close.
Based on head-to-head, Santos Laguna is the better team, as they’ve only lost one game to Puebla in the last 20 matches.
Who to Bet On?
Therefore, they have the edge in that aspect. However, Puebla is currently in good form, and they made it to the playoffs during the Clausura season and conceded less in the last match.
Puebla edges it a bit based on the current soccer stats. However, in their last two meetings, nothing separated the teams. In that case, our prediction for this match is a 2-2 draw.
Soccer Pick: Draw 2-2
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