Santos Laguna vs Querétaro prediction, H2H and probable lineups - April 14, 2025
One of the matches of the 15th round of the Mexican championship will take place on Monday at the 'Corona' stadium, where the local Santos Laguna will host Querétaro. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this clash with a good chance of success.
Match preview
Once upon a time, Santos Laguna was a force to be reckoned with, and the stadium in Torreón was a true fortress. But now it more closely resembles a venue for tours—not football, but concerts. The announcement of a Shakira show at 'Corona' caused a stir among fans, as the team has plummeted to the bottom of the table: just 7 points in 14 rounds, with no light at the end of the tunnel.
On the pitch, it's a dismal sight: three consecutive defeats with 8 goals conceded, the defense line literally falling apart before our eyes. A lively match against León (2:1) was a mere echo of the glorious past, but it's more of an exception. Otherwise, it's chaos and rare flashes, like against San Luis or Atlas. While the management is organizing shows at the stadium, the team is sinking into the tournament abyss.
Querétaro, with 14 points, sits in 15th place in the standings, and formally, the chances for a play-in are still alive. But honestly, the 'Roosters' themselves don't seem to believe it. Especially looking at their away statistics—5 defeats in 6 matches, and no goals scored in the last four outings. With such a road performance, they're more like tourists than point-seekers.
However, there are glimpses of hope. In the last round, Los Gallos Blancos managed a draw with León (1:1), thanks to Aldair Pérez. The team looked bland, but they showed some spirit—equalizing before the break. Yet the attack remains a problem: only 12 goals throughout the tournament—a record low, shared with Puebla. Overall, the Albiazules have managed to score just twice away from home. This is not just statistics; it's a verdict.
Probable lineups
- Santos Laguna: Acevedo, Echeverría, Pérez, Gutiérrez, Abella, Juárez, López, Sordo, Carrillo, Villalba, Jiménez
- Querétaro: Hernández, Moreno, Manzanares, Russo, Valencia, Rodríguez, Lértora, Bogarín, Pérez, Quintero, Cisneros
Match facts and head-to-head
- Last year, the teams played two matches and exchanged victories, with Santos taking three points away
- The 'Total over 2.5' bet played in two out of five matches
- The 'Both teams to score' bet played in two out of five encounters
Prediction
Bookmakers side with Santos Laguna in this match and offer odds of 2.10 for a home win. Nevertheless, the team's current form does not allow us to confidently say that Santos will win. Our bet is 'Both teams to score' with odds of 1.67.
