Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Mineros de Zacatecas: match statistics
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Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Mineros de Zacatecas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruz Azul Hidalgo plays Mineros de Zacatecas in Ascenso MX (Mexico). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Estadio 10 de Diciembre.
Recent form
Cruz Azul Hidalgo has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Mineros de Zacatecas has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruz Azul Hidalgo scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.58. Mineros de Zacatecas scores 2.08 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Cruz Azul Hidalgo's games and 58% of Mineros de Zacatecas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 75%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Mineros de Zacatecas has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.43 per game. Cruz Azul Hidalgo takes 12.0 shots per game, while Mineros de Zacatecas takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruz Azul Hidalgo leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Mineros de Zacatecas leads at halftime in 42% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruz Azul Hidalgo's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Mineros de Zacatecas, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ascenso MX games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 61% 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
| Cruz Azul Hidalgo | Mineros de Zacatecas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.40 |
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.
Mineros de Zacatecas is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Cruz Azul Hidalgo · 1.4 pts / game - Mineros de Zacatecas
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.
Mineros de Zacatecas is 78% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Cruz Azul Hidalgo · 2.08 goals / game - Mineros de Zacatecas
Cruz Azul Hidalgo is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - Cruz Azul Hidalgo · 1.75 goals / game - Mineros de Zacatecas
Cruz Azul Hidalgo scores in 58% of games (7 of 12 games), while Mineros de Zacatecas keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 games).
Mineros de Zacatecas scores in 83% of games (10 of 12 games), while Cruz Azul Hidalgo keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 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 - Cruz Azul Hidalgo
Over / Under - Mineros de Zacatecas
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.
Mineros de Zacatecas is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Cruz Azul Hidalgo · 1.58 pts / game - Mineros de Zacatecas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul Hidalgo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Mineros de Zacatecas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 42%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Cruz Azul Hidalgo
Mineros de Zacatecas
* 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
| Cruz Azul Hidalgo | Liga | Mineros de Zacatecas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.75 | 3.26 | ▲ 3.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 59% | • 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 23% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 74% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Cruz Azul Hidalgo and Mineros de Zacatecas play?
Cruz Azul Hidalgo face Mineros de Zacatecas on October 17, 2026 in Ascenso MX at Estadio 10 de Diciembre. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Mineros de Zacatecas?
Cruz Azul Hidalgo score 1.17 goals per game on average and Mineros de Zacatecas 2.08. The Ascenso MX average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Cruz Azul Hidalgo's matches and 58% of Mineros de Zacatecas's.
What form are Cruz Azul Hidalgo and Mineros de Zacatecas in?
Over the last 5 games Cruz Azul Hidalgo have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Mineros de Zacatecas 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Mineros de Zacatecas?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.