Santos Laguna vs Necaxa: match statistics
Santos Laguna presents solid home form with a 67% win rate, an impressive record of 6 victories in 9 home matches, and a positive goal difference of +4. The hosts also demonstrate high defensive efficiency with 56% clean sheets at home. Conversely, Necaxa performs poorly on the road, losing 67% of their matches without keeping a single clean sheet, while recording a dismal goal difference of -12. The visitors' recent away form is concerning, with only one victory in their last nine away fixtures. Santos Laguna, currently in excellent shape at home (4 wins in their last 5 matches), should exploit the defensive frailty of Necaxa, who concede an average of 2.78 goals per away game. The disparity in home performance and the psychological advantage favor the hosts, although Necaxa's ability to score suggests the match may not be entirely one-sided.
Santos Laguna vs Necaxa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Santos Laguna played against Necaxa in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Santos Laguna has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Necaxa has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Santos Laguna scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.65. Necaxa scores 1.41 and allows 1.88. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Santos Laguna's games and 71% of Necaxa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 53%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Necaxa has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.19 per game. Santos Laguna takes 10.2 shots per game, while Necaxa takes 16.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Santos Laguna leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Necaxa leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santos Laguna's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Necaxa, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Santos Laguna presents solid home form with a 67% win rate, an impressive record of 6 victories in 9 home matches, and a positive goal difference of +4. The hosts also demonstrate high defensive efficiency with 56% clean sheets at home. Conversely, Necaxa performs poorly on the road, losing 67% of their matches without keeping a single clean sheet, while recording a dismal goal difference of -12. The visitors' recent away form is concerning, with only one victory in their last nine away fixtures. Santos Laguna, currently in excellent shape at home (4 wins in their last 5 matches), should exploit the defensive frailty of Necaxa, who concede an average of 2.78 goals per away game. The disparity in home performance and the psychological advantage favor the hosts, although Necaxa's ability to score suggests the match may not be entirely one-sided.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Santos Laguna | Necaxa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Santos Laguna is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Santos Laguna · 1.6 pts / game - Necaxa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Necaxa is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Santos Laguna · 1.41 goals / game - Necaxa
Santos Laguna is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.65 goals / game - Santos Laguna · 1.88 goals / game - Necaxa
Santos Laguna scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Necaxa keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 meczów).
Necaxa scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Santos Laguna keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Santos Laguna
Over / Under - Necaxa
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Santos Laguna is 70% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Santos Laguna · 0.76 pts / game - Necaxa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santos Laguna - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Necaxa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Santos Laguna
Necaxa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga MX).
Teams vs league
| Santos Laguna | Liga | Necaxa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.94 | 3.03 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 57% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 55% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 24% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Santos Laguna's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Necaxa. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Santos Laguna vs Necaxa?
The Liga MX match finished Santos Laguna 1:3 Necaxa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Santos Laguna vs Necaxa?
Santos Laguna score 1.29 goals per game on average and Necaxa 1.41. The Liga MX average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Santos Laguna's matches and 71% of Necaxa's.
What form are Santos Laguna and Necaxa in?
Over the last 5 games Santos Laguna have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Necaxa 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santos Laguna vs Necaxa?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.