Santos Laguna — Atletico San Luis : Match Preview and Prediction for September 22,2025

Current Form and Standings

Santos Laguna approaches this fixture positioned 13th in the league standings. The team is currently on a four-match winless streak in the league, with their most recent encounter against Atlas concluding in a high-scoring 2-2 draw. The fact that four goals were scored in that single game is quite telling about their play style.

Defensive Vulnerabilities and Internal Issues

Let’s examine the underlying statistics. Santos’ defense is notoriously porous. The club currently ranks first in the league for the highest number of conceded scoring chances, created scoring chances by opponents, missed scoring chances by opponents, and shots allowed from within their penalty area. These figures unequivocally highlight the defensive line’s inability to perform its duties effectively. Furthermore, internal strife adds to their woes. A disciplinary case involving striker Franco Fagundez, who reportedly abandoned the club without permission, points to disunity within the squad. Such internal turmoil rarely contributes to a solid defensive performance.

Goal-Scoring Trends

Statistical data further reinforces this overall picture. In 15 of Santos Laguna’s last 19 matches, the total goals scored exceeded 2.5. This pattern is also evident in their home games, where at least three goals were netted in 6 of their previous 8 home fixtures. The team adopts an open playing style and frequently grants opportunities to their opponents, which makes them ideal participants in high-scoring encounters.

Atletico San Luis’ Current Form

Atletico San Luis, sharing a similar plight, occupies 14th place in the league table with an identical seven points as Santos. This team is also grappling with challenges, yet they frequently engage in high-scoring contests, particularly when playing away from home. Their previous match ended in a 1-1 draw against Tijuana, but prior to that, they suffered defeats of 1-3 against Toluca and 2-3 against Queretaro.

Key Attacking Threat: Joao Pedro

In attack, San Luis possesses a significant asset in the Brazilian forward Joao Pedro. He currently shares the top spot in the league’s scoring charts and is clearly determined to become the sole leading scorer. His presence on the pitch represents a constant threat to any defense, especially one as vulnerable as Santos’.

Away Game Performance and Goal-Scoring Patterns

Their away game statistics perfectly align with our expectations. In 12 of Atletico’s last 16 away matches, three or more goals were scored. The team does not simply defend; they endeavor to play their own attacking style of football, which often leads to an exchange of goals in matches against equally problematic opponents. Their most recent away fixture concluded in a 2-3 defeat, fully consistent with this pattern.