Mexico · Liga MX U21 · Matchweek 115:00

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Saturday, 18 July 2026

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Monterrey U21 vs Santos Laguna U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.86 expected goals for Monterrey U21 and 1.37 for Santos Laguna U21, a combined total of 3.22. That distribution gives Monterrey U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 63% for over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Monterrey U21 win

49.1% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.86 – 1.37

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Monterrey U21 home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Santos Laguna U21 away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Monterrey U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 49% / 23% / 28% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.86 goals for Monterrey U21 and 1.37 for Santos Laguna U21, a combined 3.22 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Monterrey U21 win49%
Draw23%
Santos Laguna U21 win28%

Double chance 1X

72%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

51%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals63%
Over 3.5 goals40%
Both teams to score63%

Correct score

  • 1–110.1%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 1–07.4%
  • 1–26.9%
  • 2–06.9%

Recent form

Monterrey U21

  • 2026-09-25T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Atlante U21 · 4-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Cruz Azul U21 · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Tigres UANL U21 · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-30T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Atl. San Luis U21 · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-22T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Club Leon U21 · 1-2 (L)

Santos Laguna U21

  • 2026-08-22T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Puebla U21 · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-16T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Guadalajara Chivas U21 · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-02T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Club America U21 · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-25T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Atlas U21 · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-18T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Monterrey U21 · 2-1 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-07-18T15:00:00.000Z · Monterrey U21 1-2 Santos Laguna U21 (Liga MX U21)
  • 2026-04-26T17:00:00.000Z · Monterrey U21 1-1 Santos Laguna U21 (Liga MX U21)
  • 2025-09-27T15:00:00.000Z · Monterrey U21 2-3 Santos Laguna U21 (Liga MX U21)

Liga MX U21 table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Toluca U211312102137
2Club Leon U211311021033
3Club America U2113706321
4Guadalajara Chivas U2113706021
5Atl. San Luis U2113706-321
6Necaxa U2113706-321
7Puebla U2113625320
8Club Tijuana U2113625-120
9Cruz Azul U2113616119
10Santos Laguna U2113616-119
11Atlante U2113607-518
12Monterrey U2112516216
13UNAM Pumas U2113517-116
14Juarez U2113517-416
15Atlas U2113418-113
16Tigres UANL U2113418-613
17Pachuca U2113409-512
18Queretaro U21122010-106

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Monterrey U21 win, at 49.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 63% and over 2.5 goals at 63%.

A 49% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.