Atlético Zacatepec vs Cruz Azul Hidalgo: match statistics
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Atlético Zacatepec vs Cruz Azul Hidalgo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Atlético Zacatepec plays Cruz Azul Hidalgo in Ascenso MX (Mexico). The game is scheduled for October 23, 2026. Venue: Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca.
Recent form
Atlético Zacatepec has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Cruz Azul Hidalgo has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Atlético Zacatepec scores 0.92 goals per game and allows 1.85. Cruz Azul Hidalgo scores 1.23 and allows 1.54. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Atlético Zacatepec's games and 54% of Cruz Azul Hidalgo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 54%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul Hidalgo has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.32 per game. Atlético Zacatepec takes 11.9 shots per game, while Cruz Azul Hidalgo takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Atlético Zacatepec leads at halftime in 8% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Cruz Azul Hidalgo leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Atlético Zacatepec's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Cruz Azul Hidalgo, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ascenso MX games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Atlético Zacatepec | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cruz Azul Hidalgo is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Atlético Zacatepec · 1.4 pts / game - Cruz Azul Hidalgo
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cruz Azul Hidalgo is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
0.92 goals / game - Atlético Zacatepec · 1.23 goals / game - Cruz Azul Hidalgo
Cruz Azul Hidalgo is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.85 goals / game - Atlético Zacatepec · 1.54 goals / game - Cruz Azul Hidalgo
Atlético Zacatepec scores in 69% of games (9 of 13 games), while Cruz Azul Hidalgo keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 games).
Cruz Azul Hidalgo scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 games), while Atlético Zacatepec keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Atlético Zacatepec
Over / Under - Cruz Azul Hidalgo
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cruz Azul Hidalgo is 70% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.77 pts / game - Atlético Zacatepec · 1.31 pts / game - Cruz Azul Hidalgo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Atlético Zacatepec - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cruz Azul Hidalgo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Atlético Zacatepec
Cruz Azul Hidalgo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ascenso MX).
Teams vs league
| Atlético Zacatepec | Liga | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.77 | 3.26 | ▼ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 61% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 62% | 63% | ▼ 54% |
| Clean sheets | • 23% | 22% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 54% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 82% | ▼ 62% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Atlético Zacatepec and Cruz Azul Hidalgo play?
Atlético Zacatepec face Cruz Azul Hidalgo on October 23, 2026 in Ascenso MX at Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Atlético Zacatepec vs Cruz Azul Hidalgo?
Atlético Zacatepec score 0.92 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul Hidalgo 1.23. The Ascenso MX average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Atlético Zacatepec's matches and 54% of Cruz Azul Hidalgo's.
What form are Atlético Zacatepec and Cruz Azul Hidalgo in?
Over the last 5 games Atlético Zacatepec have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Cruz Azul Hidalgo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlético Zacatepec vs Cruz Azul Hidalgo?
The statistical background for Atlético Zacatepec vs Cruz Azul Hidalgo — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.