Tijuana vs Santos Laguna: match statistics
Tijuana presents decidedly better home form with 44% victories and an impressive +18 goal difference on their own turf. The hosts have not lost a single home match this season, and 56% of matches ended with a clean sheet, proving their solid defense. Conversely, Santos Laguna has catastrophic away statistics—0% wins, 77% losses, and a dramatic goal difference of -21. The visitors concede an average of 2.62 goals per away match and have not kept a single clean sheet, which, given Tijuana's efficiency (1.75 goals on average in home matches), practically decides the outcome. The form over the last five matches also favors the hosts, who earned 0.6 points per match compared to just 0.2 points for the visitors.
Tijuana vs Santos Laguna: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tijuana played against Santos Laguna in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on March 9, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Tijuana has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Santos Laguna has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Tijuana scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.31. Santos Laguna scores 1.23 and allows 2.04. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Tijuana's games and 62% of Santos Laguna's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 73%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tijuana has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.20 per game. Tijuana takes 11.9 shots per game, while Santos Laguna takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Tijuana leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Santos Laguna leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tijuana's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). For Santos Laguna, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 56% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Tijuana presents decidedly better home form with 44% victories and an impressive +18 goal difference on their own turf. The hosts have not lost a single home match this season, and 56% of matches ended with a clean sheet, proving their solid defense. Conversely, Santos Laguna has catastrophic away statistics—0% wins, 77% losses, and a dramatic goal difference of -21. The visitors concede an average of 2.62 goals per away match and have not kept a single clean sheet, which, given Tijuana's efficiency (1.75 goals on average in home matches), practically decides the outcome. The form over the last five matches also favors the hosts, who earned 0.6 points per match compared to just 0.2 points for the visitors.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Tijuana | Santos Laguna | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
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.
Tijuana is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Tijuana · 0.2 pts / game - Santos Laguna
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.
Tijuana is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Tijuana · 1.23 goals / game - Santos Laguna
Tijuana is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.31 goals / game - Tijuana · 2.04 goals / game - Santos Laguna
Tijuana scores in 76% of games (22 of 29 meczów), while Santos Laguna keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
Santos Laguna scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Tijuana keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Tijuana
Over / Under - Santos Laguna
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.
Tijuana is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Tijuana · 1.15 pts / game - Santos Laguna
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tijuana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 31%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Santos Laguna - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Tijuana
Santos Laguna
* 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
| Tijuana | Liga | Santos Laguna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.79 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 58% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 56% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 73% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Tijuana's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Santos Laguna. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Tijuana vs Santos Laguna?
The Liga MX match finished Tijuana 1:2 Santos Laguna. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tijuana vs Santos Laguna?
Tijuana score 1.48 goals per game on average and Santos Laguna 1.23. The Liga MX average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Tijuana's matches and 62% of Santos Laguna's.
What form are Tijuana and Santos Laguna in?
Over the last 5 games Tijuana have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Santos Laguna 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tijuana vs Santos Laguna?
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.