América vs Santos Laguna Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Aug 2026

América vs Santos Laguna Predictions
Main Match Prediction
América Asian Hcp -1.25 @ 1.81
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América Worthy Favourites
Backing América -1.25 at odds of 1.81 means we’ll benefit if the favourites win by two or more goals against Santos Laguna. If they only triumph by one goal, then half our stake will be returned on the Asian Handicap.
Explore our full América vs Santos Laguna betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
América vs Santos Laguna Preview
América square off against Santos Laguna at Estadio Banorte, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Monday 3 August.
Club América played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Estadio Quintana Roo against Atlante F.C..
Santos Laguna have now been defeated in back-to-back league games. This includes losing at home to Atlas by a 1-0 scoreline. Los Guerreros enjoyed 56% possession and had one shot on goal.
1-1 Draw in Previous H2H
América have avoided defeat against Santos in the past ten meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Estadio Nuevo Corona. The past 10 H2H matches have included six América wins along with four draws.
América – Last 10 League Games
Club América have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. Guillermo Almada’s team have averaged 50.5% possession and 6.3 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 3.1 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.
Players to Watch
Alex Zendejas is the top scorer with 4 goals, Brian Rodriguez has 3, with Isaias Violante and Patricio Salas on 2. Leading assistor is Alex Zendejas with 3.
Santos Laguna – Last 10 League Games
Santos have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.2 goals from 7.5 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. The Comarca Lagunera side average 46.8% possession, 4.9 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 12.4 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.
Players to Watch
Lucas Di Yorio is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Aldo Lopez and Ezequiel Bullaude both have 2. Ezequiel Bullaude has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.
Confirmed Lineups
América confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rodolfo Cota (GK), Dagoberto Espinoza, Ramon Juarez, Cristian Borja, Sebastian Caceres, Erick Sanchez, Alan Cervantes, Isaias Violante, Raphael Veiga, Alexis Gutierrez, Henry Martin.
Santos Laguna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos Acevedo (GK), Mauricio Cuevas, Franco Pardo, Felipe Sanchez, Emmanuel Echeverria, Salvador Mariscal, Aldo Lopez, Fran Villalba, Ezequiel Bullaude, Ramiro Sordo, Eduardo Aguirre.
Main Match Prediction
América can prove too strong in this Liga MX game and we’re backing the favourites on the Asian Handicap -1.25 at 1.81 in the hope that they can stamp their authority on the match.
The latest Liga MX team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
América -1.25 Probability
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Kevin Alvarez (América) is available at 3.30 to finish with one or more shots on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.
Latest Kevin Alvarez Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
Shots On Target
Dagoberto Espinoza (América) can be backed to be on the scoresheet at 5.20. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
Latest Dagoberto Espinoza Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
Shots On Target
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 4.50 corners for América in their past 10 home games, while Santos have had an average of 4.10 corners against them in their last 10 away matches. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of 1.70 that América come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.
League Games
América
Total
9.40
6.30
3.10
Home
8.00
4.50
3.50
Away
10.00
6.10
3.90
Santos
Total
9.60
4.90
4.70
Home
9.80
5.00
4.80
Away
8.20
4.10
4.10
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
América Corners
Santos Corners
Most Corners
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América vs Santos Laguna Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
América Big Favourites to Win
Club América are strong 1.36 favourites to win this Liga MX encounter according to the Full-Time Result betting odds. The bookies give them a 74% chance of claiming victory. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure 7.00 for Santos Laguna.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There’s the chance to back América at 1.82, go for Santos at 6.00 or take the draw at 2.55.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at 1.75.
The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Liga MX matches.
Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Esteban Lozano Heads First Goalscorer Market
Those interested in Esteban Lozano to find the net anytime can get 2.40, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of 5.00.
Player Goals
Esteban Lozano (América)
Patricio Salas (América)
Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)
Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (América)
Player Shots On Target
Patricio Salas (América)
Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)
Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (América)
Lucas Di Yorio (Santos)
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Estadio Banorte
Past Four H2H Estadio Banorte Meetings Have Seen América Unbeaten
Stats: Liga MX matches only
América have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
The previous four Santos Laguna away matches have seen them beaten. Los Guerreros have recorded eight defeats, one victory and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.90.
The past meeting at Estadio Banorte saw América defeat Santos 3-0. The past 6 H2H meetings at Estadio Banorte have involved four América victories, a single draw and one Santos win.
América Home Stats
4-2-4
2.70
1.30
1.40
4
6
5
5
Santos Laguna Away Stats
1-1-8
4.00
1.10
2.90
9
1
7
3
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
América vs Santos Laguna Lineups & Team News
The América vs Santos team news could change everything — review it before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Liga MX lineups and the latest on injuries.
América Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Santos Laguna Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
América Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
30
Rodolfo Cota
34
Dagoberto Espinoza
29
Ramon Juarez
26
Cristian Borja
4
Sebastian Caceres
28
Erick Sanchez
13
Alan Cervantes
12
Isaias Violante
23
Raphael Veiga
20
Alexis Gutierrez
9
Henry Martin
1
Carlos Acevedo
3
Mauricio Cuevas
18
Franco Pardo
25
Felipe Sanchez
17
Emmanuel Echeverria
8
Salvador Mariscal
5
Aldo Lopez
21
Fran Villalba
10
Ezequiel Bullaude
26
Ramiro Sordo
19
Eduardo Aguirre
Santos Laguna Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
América Substitutes
- 2Emilio Lara
- 3Israel Reyes
- 5Kevin Alvarez
- 7Brian Rodriguez
- 21Fernando Tapia
- 27Icaro
- 32Miguel Vazquez
- 33Patricio Salas
- 186Diego Arriaga
- 189Alejandro Cardenas
Santos Laguna Substitutes
- 4Jose Abella
- 6Javier Guemez
- 7Diego Gonzalez
- 9Lucas Di Yorio
- 11Carlos Gruezo
- 14Efrain Orona
- 15Joshua Mancha
- 22Kevin Picon
- 33Hector Holguin
- 77Kevin Palacios
Previous América Lineups
25 Jul
Liga MX
Atlante
1-1
América
19 Jul
Liga MX
Querétaro
0-1
América
11 May
Liga MX
Pumas
3-3
América
04 May
Liga MX
América
3-3
Pumas
26 Apr
Liga MX
América
0-1
Atlas
22 Apr
Liga MX
León
2-3
América
Previous Santos Laguna Lineups
26 Jul
Liga MX
Santos Laguna
0-1
Atlas
19 Jul
Liga MX
Monterrey
3-2
Santos Laguna
27 Apr
Liga MX
Santos Laguna
3-0
Monterrey
23 Apr
Liga MX
San Luis
2-0
Santos Laguna
20 Apr
Liga MX
Santos Laguna
0-1
Atlas
12 Apr
Liga MX
Pachuca
4-2
Santos Laguna
Expert Analysis by Diego Sánchez
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