Last-Place Santos Beat Monterrey 3-0 on 7 Shots vs 16 — Extreme Efficiency Gap in Final Matchday
Santos Laguna, rooted to the bottom of Liga MX with 12 points in 17 games, produced an extreme performance-result divergence by beating Monterrey 3-0 despite generating just 7 shots and 0.92 xG. Monterrey — priced as favourites at 1.75–2.25 — had 16 shots and 55% possession yet failed to score, converting 0 of their 0.64 xG.
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Conclusion
Santos vs Monterrey (Apr 26): Santos — 45% possession, 7 shots, 3 on target, 0.92 xG, 3 goals; Monterrey — 55% possession, 16 shots, 2 on target, 0.64 xG, 0 goals. Bet365 pre-match Match Winner odds: Santos Home 2.90–3.80, Monterrey Away 1.75–2.25. Standings: Santos 18th with 12pts/17P (3W 3D 11L); Monterrey 14th with 18pts/17P.