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Santos Laguna will face off against D.C. United at Subaru Park in Leagues Cup action on Wednesday. The Mexican side are set to open their campaign while the MLS team are playing their second game.
Santos Laguna vs D.C. United Preview
Both teams are placed in East 7 in the group stage. Santos Laguna will be taking on D.C. United, who sit atop the group with two points following their win over Atlanta United FC. Santos Laguna could move to the top with three points if they win in regulation time, without going through a penalty shootout.
Guerreros failed to make it past the group stage in the previous edition, after raking in only one point in group South 2. Santos Laguna are struggling to get their new campaign in Liga MX off the ground after four rounds of matches. They have drawn once and lost thrice, conceding six goals against just one scored.
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D.C. United and Atlanta United FC played out a 3-3 draw in the group’s opening game, forcing the clash into a penalty shootout. D.C. United eventually won 6-5 to claim two points and the group’s top spot. They reached the round of 32 in the previous edition before crashing out against Philadelphia Union on penalties.
Black-and-Red have not been impressive in Major Soccer League this term. They sit 24th with 26 points in the overall table after 25 rounds of games. D.C. United have won six matches, drawn eight and lost 11. However, buoyed by their win against Atlanta United, Christian Benteke and Co. will be eying another success in a row.
Santos Laguna vs D.C. United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Santos Laguna are winless in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Santos Laguna have suffered seven losses in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Santos Laguna are battling a trophy drought since 2018 when they won Liga MX Clausura.
- D.C. United have scored eight goals and conceded 15 in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Santos Laguna have drawn once and lost four times in their last five matches while D.C. United have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Santos Laguna – L-L-D-L-L, D.C. United – W-L-W-W-L.
Santos Laguna vs D.C. United Prediction
Santos Laguna could improve their confidence if they succeed against D.C. United, but it seems a tall order considering their dip in form.
D.C. United’s stars Jared Stroud and Benteke scored twice and once respectively in their previous game. They will be looking to ride the wave of the momentum in this clash.
D.C. United are the favorites based on form and local support.
Prediction: Santos Laguna 1-2 D.C. United
Santos Laguna vs D.C. United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – D.C. United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: D.C. United to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Santos Laguna to score - Yes
