There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Liga MX table so far. Here's the América - Santos Laguna latest:
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Santos Laguna have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
América form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Estadio Azteca as América have scored 13 goals to get 16 points from 8 games. The overall stats are 5-1-2 (wins-draws-losses).In their previous game, the manager M. Herrera led his América to a defeat in the Liga MX match away at Toluca. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Estadio Azteca. The points were shared before that, a home game that ended 0-0 versus Cruz Azul.
The América fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 13 goals in 8 matches. América are not conceding a lot of goals here at Estadio Azteca, averaging less than one per game. The total is 6 from 8 matches.
Santos Laguna form and stats
There's been little loot from Santos Laguna's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 8 away games. Santos Laguna only has 1 win to counter their 5 defeats and 2 draws. Three might be a magic number, but there's been little wizardry in Santos Laguna's last three away games as they have all been lost.The supporters enjoyed Santos Laguna's previous game versus Querétaro, a Liga MX 2-1 win played at home. Prior to that match, the Santos Laguna manager R. Duarte faced defeat when travelling to Monterrey and losing 0-4.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Santos Laguna as they have only managed to score 6 times from 8 away games. Santos Laguna have conceded 16 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Santos Laguna - América 1-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): América won 5 games, 2 matches ended with a draw and Santos Laguna has 3 wins.Top Goalscorers
  J. Furch 16 goals / 6 assists |   B. Valdez 9 goals |
América missing players
Santos Laguna missing players
| América | Santos Laguna | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 38 | 19 | Played | 17 | 34 |
| 72 | 41 | Scored | 16 | 43 |
| 42 | 15 | Conceded | 29 | 41 |
| 92% | 89% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 97% |
| 87% | 84% | Over 1.5 | 82% | 79% |
| 61% | 68% | Over 2.5 | 59% | 50% |
| 34% | 26% | Over 3.5 | 24% | 21% |
| 21% | 16% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 55% | 42% | Both teams to score | 65% | 59% |
| 37% | 53% | Clean Sheet | 6% | 24% |
| 16% | 16% | Failed To Score | 29% | 21% |
| 5 | 5.8 | Corners For (avg) | 5 | 5.4 |
| 3.8 | 3.4 | Corners Against (avg) | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| 2.1 | 1.6 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 6 | 2 | Red Cards (total) | 1 | 3 |
- Santos Laguna hasn't played a single 0-0 game away.
- Santos Laguna is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- América is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | León | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 27 | 38 |
| 2 | Tigres UANL | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 33 |
| 3 | Monterrey | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | Cruz Azul | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 26 |
| 5 | Necaxa | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 25 |
| 6 | Pachuca | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 25 |
| 7 | América | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 23 |
| 8 | Puebla | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 23 |
| 9 | Tijuana | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -2 | 22 |
| 10 | Toluca | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 21 |
| 11 | Lobos BUAP | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 20 |
| 12 | Santos Laguna | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -4 | 19 |
| 13 | Pumas UNAM | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 10 | -4 | 16 |
| 14 | Atlas | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -10 | 16 |
| 15 | Guadalajara | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -5 | 15 |
| 16 | Morelia | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -8 | 12 |
| 17 | Querétaro | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 18 | -19 | 8 |
| 18 | Veracruz | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 21 | -24 | 4 |
