Mazatlán secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Santos Laguna on February 15, 2026, at Estadio TSM Corona. This Matchday 6 clash featured both teams struggling at the bottom of the Liga MX Clausura standings, with Mazatlán ultimately earning their first points of the tournament.
Match Highlights
- Early Lead for Santos: Lucas Di Yorio opened the scoring in the 17th minute, putting the home side ahead 1-0 after a previous missed opportunity.
- Mazatlán Equalizer: Just before halftime at the 43rd minute, defender Facundo Almada leveled the match 1-1 with a shot into the area following a dangerous ball past Carlos Acevedo.
- The Winner: Mauro Zaleta scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute (assisted by Dudu) to give Mazatlán a 2-1 lead, which they held until the final whistle.
- Key Saves: Santos goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo made several critical interventions, including a 36th-minute save against Zaleta, to keep his team in the game during the first half.
Statistical Overview
| Statistic | Santos Laguna | Mazatlán FC |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 1 | 2 |
| Goals | Lucas Di Yorio (17′) | Facundo Almada (43′), Mauro Zaleta (53′) |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Venue | Estadio TSM Corona | – |
The result left Santos Laguna at the bottom of the table, as they remained winless after six matches in the Clausura 2026 season.
Betting Review
The 1-2 victory for Mazatlán FC over Santos Laguna on February 15, 2026, represented a significant betting upset. Pre-match bookmakers heavily favored Santos Laguna at home, with Mazatlán entering the contest as a substantial underdog.
Betting Market Performance
- Match Result (Moneyline): Mazatlán FC won as an underdog with average pre-match odds ranging from +285 to +300. Most sportsbooks had Santos Laguna as the favorite at odds around -116 to -114 (approx. 1.85 decimal).
- Over/Under (2.5 Goals): The Over 2.5 goals market hit successfully with a final score of 1-2. Pre-match, “Over” was the favored outcome at -142.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): The “Yes” outcome hit, which was favored by analysts at odds of approximately 1.57.
- Correct Score: The 1-2 scoreline was a high-value outcome, as most models predicted a narrow Santos victory or a low-scoring draw.
Pre-Match Odds & Probabilities
| Market | Selection | Odds (US) | Probability (Implied) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Santos Laguna | -116 | ~53.7% | Loss |
| Moneyline | Mazatlán FC | +300 | ~25.0% | Win |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 | -142 | ~58.7% | Win |
| BTTS | Yes | 1.57 (Dec) | ~63.7% | Win |
Key Betting Takeaways
- Upset Victory: Mazatlán entered the match having lost all previous regular-season games in the Clausura 2026. Their victory defied a 53.76% win probability assigned to Santos Laguna by major sportsbooks.
- Defensive Struggles: Santos Laguna’s league-worst defense continued its poor trend, conceding twice despite being the home favorite.
- Over Trend: The result maintained a trend where 7 of Santos’s last 8 games saw over 2.5 goals scored.