Santos - Mexican Football

Santos Laguna v Veracruz Kick Off 19 Aug 21:00

Santos Look Value Down Mexico Way

Santos invested heavily in some quality players in a bid to stave off the threat of relegation last winter, although it was only results elsewhere that eventually saved them from the drop at the end of the season.

The fact that the Mexican relegation system is based upon three years of results means that they are still, in theory, in danger of the drop at the end of the Clausura season next May.

However, there is enough quality in the ranks (Oswaldo Sanchez, Daniel Luduena, Fernando Ortiz) to suggest that they can really make an impression at the other end of the table and two wins from two games to start the new Apertura campaign suggests as much.

This Sunday they play host to a limited Veracruz side who could well be in relegation danger themselves and the 5-6 available with SkyBet on the home victory looks a reasonable punt as a consequence.

Pick: Santos at 5/6 with SkyBet