What a match, with Toluca placed 6th and Santos Laguna in 3rd. Here's our full preview!
- Toluca have the most points from losing position (10) in Liga MX
- Santos Laguna have the most scored goals in the second half (25) in Liga MX
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.
These are hectic days for the host team, as they were in action only two days ago in the Liga MX. This match was also played here at Estadio Nemesio Díez. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Santos Laguna have had more rest.
Toluca form and stats
Toluca have played 9 Liga MX games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-4-1 (wins-draws-losses). Toluca has recorded two wins in a row here at Estadio Nemesio Díez, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
The Toluca fans enjoyed the previous game, watching their team host Juarez and win 3-0. Sanvezzo has scored in three games in a row. Skilful! Gonzalez, who plays in attack, was the highest rated performer for the side in that fixture, receiving a rating of 7.94 (out of 10). Gonzalez scored one goal, served one assist and hit one key pass.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Queretaro in a game that was won 4-1.Take note that 10 of the most recent 13 league games from this club have seen goals scored by both sides.
The manager Espinoza will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Santos Laguna in only three days.
A decent goal production from Toluca in their home games so far, with 17 goals from 9 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 9 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. 13 goals have been conceded.
Santos Laguna form and stats
Santos Laguna have only collected 8 points from their away games in the Liga MX, after 2-2-4 (8 played). Santos Laguna has drawn their two previous away games.
Santos have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo Lopez. It's been 180 minutes since they last conceded in Liga MX.
Santos Laguna had fun at their own home (Estadio Nemesio Díez) last time out, beating Mazatlan 3-0. Correa (2) and Gorriarán scored. Defender Torres was the best team player with a rating of 7.43. Torres won 2 of 5 duels.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-0 against Juarez.After this away game Santos return home for a Liga MX game against Toluca. That game is only three sleeps after this.
Santos Laguna has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 14 goals from 8 games. As for defending, Santos Laguna rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 14 goals from these away matches. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
Toluca and Santos Laguna have met already this season: Toluca - Santos Laguna 2-1. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: three - four - three (Toluca wins - draws - Santos Laguna wins). As for goals, eight matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  C. Da Silva Sanvezzo 7 goals |  J. Meneses Villarroel 7 goals |   L. Suárez 6 goals |
Toluca missing players
Santos Laguna missing players
| Toluca | Santos Laguna | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 30 | 20 | 2 | Scored | S | 3 | 14 | 38 |
| 23 | 13 | 5 | Conceded | C | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| 94% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 78% | 90% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| 56% | 70% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 50% | 59% |
| 44% | 50% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| 22% | 30% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| 72% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 50% | 53% |
| 17% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 29% |
| 17% | 10% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 38% | 18% |
| 5 | 6.4 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| 5.8 | 4.8 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8.3 | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| 2.4 | 2.4 | 4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 13.6 | 14.9 | 7.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.3 | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| 5.9 | 6.4 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| 28% | 31% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 18% | 31% | 38% |
| 16.4 | 16.5 | 19.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 23.7 | 20.5 | 16.6 |
| 5.3 | 5.2 | 8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 6.4 | 4.8 |
- Santos Laguna have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Santos Laguna have the most scored goals in the second half (25) in Liga MX
- Santos Laguna have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Santos Laguna haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Toluca have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Toluca have the most points from losing position (10) in Liga MX
- Toluca have won significantly more corners at 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 | +/- | P |
| 1 | América | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 38 |
| 2 | Monterrey | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 35 |
| 3 | Santos Laguna | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 33 |
| 4 | Pachuca | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | Tigres UANL | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 | Toluca | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 22 | -8 | 24 |
| 8 | Puebla | 17 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 22 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 22 |
| 10 | Leon | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -4 | 22 |
| 11 | Juarez | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -1 | 19 |
| 12 | Necaxa | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -7 | 19 |
| 13 | Atletico San Luis | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -8 | 18 |
| 14 | Mazatlan | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -7 | 17 |
| 15 | Tijuana | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -12 | 17 |
| 16 | Pumas UNAM | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 14 |
| 17 | Atlas | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 13 |
| 18 | Queretaro | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 22 | -17 | 9 |
