Liga MX Gameweek 8, Apertura
Santos Laguna vs NS FC Juarez
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/30/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 10/07/2024 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/01/2024 | FC Juarez | 2 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 10/30/2023 | Santos Laguna | 5 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 02/12/2023 | FC Juarez | 3 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
08/23/2025
01/30/2025
10/07/2024
04/01/2024
10/30/2023
02/12/2023
Santos Laguna Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
Match Preview
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Desperate Scramble in the Liga MX Basement
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This bottom-of-the-table clash is a tough watch for neutrals, serving only to decide which struggling side remains rooted to the floor.
The Setup
The Estadio Corona hosts a true bottom-feeder clash this September 14, 2026. Both Santos Laguna and FC Juarez are enduring a torrid Apertura campaign. While the Stakes are technically high for these two specific clubs as a pure six-pointer, the overall Balance of the match is dreadful. FC Juarez have yet to register a single point after seven matches, dragging an abysmal Form rating into an away fixture they simply cannot afford to lose. The hosts are barely doing better, sitting just one point ahead.
Key Battle
With a distinct lack of top-tier Stars on display, individual moments of quality will dictate the tempo. Fran Villalba must unlock a porous away defence that ships nearly four goals a game. On the other side, José Luis Rodríguez carries the entire creative burden for the visitors. If Villalba can pull the strings in midfield, the hosts should dictate proceedings.
Our Prediction
Given Juarez's catastrophic defensive record, Santos should narrowly edge this contest. Expect a scrappy, nervy affair where the home side eventually capitalises on a defensive blunder to secure three vital points.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
You can comfortably skip this one. It is a low-quality affair between two teams severely lacking confidence.
What's the predicted outcome?
A scrappy home victory for Santos Laguna, purely because the away side's defence is historically leaky.
Where are Santos Laguna and FC Juarez in the league table?
Santos Laguna sit 17th with just one point, while FC Juarez are dead last in 18th with zero points.
What is Santos Laguna's current form?
They are in dismal form, having drawn once and lost four of their last five matches.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
José Luis Rodríguez of FC Juarez is the standout, boasting 1 goal and 2 assists in 3 matches with a 6.7 average rating.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.