{"id":1393,"date":"2026-02-13T07:11:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=1393"},"modified":"2026-02-13T07:11:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:11:15","slug":"santos-laguna-vs-mazatlan-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/santos-laguna-vs-mazatlan-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Santos Laguna vs Mazatl\u00e1n: Predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Santos Laguna hosts Mazatl\u00e1n at Estadio TSM Corona on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with kickoff set for 6:00 PM ET in a matchup that pits two struggling sides against each other at the foot of the Liga MX<\/a> Clausura 2026 standings<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams desperately need a result to halt their alarming slides \u2014 Santos has just one point from five matches and a league-worst defense, while Mazatl\u00e1n sits bottom, winless and pointless after five. This encounter could set the tone for the rest of their campaigns, with the loser set to face mounting pressure and the specter of another lost season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given the defensive frailties and lack of points for both sides, this fixture is wide open. Based on recent trends and season-long stats, here are our top betting recommendations for Santos Laguna vs Mazatl\u00e1n. We’re particularly confident in the home side’s ability to get a result thanks to their higher attacking ceiling and slightly better underlying numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Prediction<\/th>Odds & Sportsbook<\/th>Confidence<\/th>Why We’re Backing It<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Santos Laguna to Win<\/strong><\/td>-116 @ Bet365<\/a> (53.7%)<\/td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Santos Laguna has one point from five Clausura matches but scored five goals (1.0\/game) and has shown more attacking potential than Mazatl\u00e1n, who have only four goals and five straight losses.<\/td><\/tr>
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>-175 @ Bet365<\/a> (63.6%)<\/td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Both teams have combined for nine goals and 29 conceded in Clausura. Santos Laguna has only one clean sheet in their last 10 league matches; Mazatl\u00e1n has yet to keep a shutout in 2026.<\/td><\/tr>
Over 2.5 Total Goals<\/strong><\/td>-154 @ Bet365<\/a> (60.6%)<\/td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Santos Laguna’s matches in Clausura average 4.4 goals (22 total in five games) and Mazatl\u00e1n’s defense has conceded at least two in every Clausura match. Expect end-to-end action and goals.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: Start with Santos Laguna to win, then add Both Teams to Score or Over 2.5 Goals for parlay potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Liga MX Clausura 2026 campaign is through five matchdays, and the table tells the story of a season already splitting into contenders and strugglers. Chivas leads the way with a perfect record, while Santos and Mazatl\u00e1n are anchored to the bottom after disastrous starts. For these clubs, Matchday 6 is a must-win to avoid being cut adrift from the playoff race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pos<\/th>Team<\/th>GP<\/th>W<\/th>D<\/th>L<\/th>GF<\/th>GA<\/th>GD<\/th>Pts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>Chivas<\/td>5<\/td>5<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>10<\/td>4<\/td>+6<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Tigres UANL<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>9<\/td>4<\/td>+5<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Cruz Azul<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>9<\/td>6<\/td>+3<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Atlas<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>5<\/td>4<\/td>+1<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Pumas UNAM<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>9<\/td>4<\/td>+5<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Toluca<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>+3<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Pachuca<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>4<\/td>3<\/td>+1<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Club America<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>+1<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Monterrey<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>9<\/td>5<\/td>+4<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Tijuana<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td>4<\/td>0<\/td>5<\/td>4<\/td>+1<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>Necaxa<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>7<\/td>7<\/td>0<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td>Queretaro<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>5<\/td>5<\/td>0<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/td>Puebla<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>3<\/td>-1<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/td>Atletico San Luis<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td>7<\/td>10<\/td>-3<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/td>Juarez<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td>7<\/td>10<\/td>-3<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/td>Leon<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td>5<\/td>8<\/td>-3<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/td>Santos Laguna<\/td>5<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>4<\/td>5<\/td>17<\/td>-12<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/td>Mazatlan<\/td>5<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>5<\/td>4<\/td>12<\/td>-8<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Recent Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Santos Laguna \u2013 Last 5 Matches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/th>Opponent<\/th>Score<\/th>Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Feb 7, 2026<\/td>Tigres UANL (A)<\/td>1-5<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 31, 2026<\/td>Pumas UNAM (A)<\/td>0-4<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 18, 2026<\/td>Ju\u00e1rez (H)<\/td>2-2<\/td>D<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 15, 2026<\/td>Toluca (A)<\/td>1-3<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 11, 2026<\/td>Necaxa (H)<\/td>1-3<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mazatl\u00e1n \u2013 Last 5 Matches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/th>Opponent<\/th>Score<\/th>Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Feb 7, 2026<\/td>Guadalajara (H)<\/td>1-2<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 31, 2026<\/td>Atlas (A)<\/td>0-1<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 17, 2026<\/td>Monterrey (H)<\/td>1-5<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 13, 2026<\/td>Puebla (A)<\/td>1-2<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 10, 2026<\/td>Ju\u00e1rez (H)<\/td>1-2<\/td>L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n