In their last five attempts, Atlas have failed to beat Santos Laguna in their own backyard. The tricky part of Atlas is playing at the Estadio Nuevo Corona because they have only won there four times in 14 attempts. Both clubs have each won one of the remaining two games. Three of the last five encounters between these two sides have ended in stalemates. This includes the 2-2 draw that took place in the previous Clausura season. Nine games between the teams have ended in draws. Santos Laguna have the better record with 12 wins, while Atlas have won seven. The two clubs have clashed 28 times in Liga MX. That could drive them to victory in this match. However, Santos Laguna have the home advantage, which they could not capitalize on in the opening fixture.
Neither side has stamped their authority two games into the new Apertura season, so it will be a tad difficult to predict the winner. In the new Apertura season, both clubs have won one and lost one of the two games played so far this season. Since Chivas’ league rank was better, they advanced to the next stage, and Atlas were eliminated. The fixture got off to a positive start as Atlas won the home leg 1-0 but could not hold on and lost the away leg by the same margin. In the Round of 16, they scraped past Cruz Azul with a 1-0 win to set up a Last-8 encounter with Chivas Guadalajara. In the home leg against CF Monterrey in the next round, they managed a goalless draw at home but lost 2-0 in the away leg.Ītlas also made it to the playoffs and also saw their journey end at the quarterfinals stage. After a thrilling 4-4 draw in regular time, Santos Laguna emerged victorious on penalties.
In the Round of 16, they were pitted against 2022-23 Apertura champions Pachuca. Struggling through the Clausura season, Santos Laguna somehow reached the playoffs and reached the quarterfinals before CF Monterrey eliminated them.
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