Clash of Liga MX Foes Set for Sunday as Santos Laguna Hosts Atlas

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Interstat) — A quick-turnaround Liga MX rematch headlines the weekend slate as Santos Laguna hosts Atlas on Sunday, just eight days after the teams combined for six goals in a wild affair.

The clubs last met on April 11, when visiting Atlas erupted for a 4-2 victory at Estadio Corona. That result snapped a brief two-game unbeaten run for Santos in the head-to-head series, which included a 2-2 draw in Guadalajara last September.

Santos Laguna (6-7-3) enters with momentum from a midweek 3-1 home victory over Cruz Azul, showcasing an attack that has scored multiple goals in three of its last five matches. However, its form has been inconsistent, with a 4-2 loss to Pachuca also coming on April 11.

Atlas (5-8-4) seeks its first win in three matches but brings a sturdy defense into the contest. The Rojinegros have posted consecutive clean sheets, drawing 0-0 with both Monterrey and Querétaro since their offensive outburst against Santos. Their road form, however, remains a concern with just one win in their last five away from home.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw. That projection aligns with Atlas’s recent defensive solidity and the history of tight contests between the sides.

The match carries weight for both teams jockeying for position in the Liga MX table. A win for Santos could provide a crucial boost ahead of a difficult upcoming stretch that includes a visit to Atlético San Luis and a home match against Monterrey. Atlas, looking to build on its recent defensive performances, faces a demanding schedule next week with home matches against Tigres UANL and América.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon at Estadio Corona in Torreón.