Mexico - Ascenso MXData current as of September 06, 2026

Irapuato vs Atlético Zacatepec: match statistics

Irapuato crest
Irapuato
6 : 2half-time 1:1
Atlético Zacatepec crest
Atlético Zacatepec
155%(1.85)
X28%(3.60)
217%(4.50)

Irapuato displays significantly better home form with 46% wins and an impressive goal difference of +10 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, boasting high possession (58%) and better xG stats (1.79 vs 1.34). Atlético Zacatepec performs poorly on the road with only 30% wins, a negative goal difference (-3), and lower offensive efficiency (1.3 goals/match). The recent form of both teams is similar; however, Irapuato's advantage in home matches and the clear difference in quality on their own pitch favor a home win. Nevertheless, it's important to consider Irapuato's relatively high draw rate at home (38%), which increases the likelihood of a points split.

Irapuato vs Atlético Zacatepec: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Irapuato played against Atlético Zacatepec in Ascenso MX (Mexico). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 6:2.

Recent form

Irapuato has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Atlético Zacatepec has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Irapuato scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.41. Atlético Zacatepec scores 1.19 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 52% of Irapuato's games and 57% of Atlético Zacatepec's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 48%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Irapuato has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.29 per game. Irapuato takes 12.2 shots per game, while Atlético Zacatepec takes 11.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Irapuato leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Atlético Zacatepec leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.71 after halftime.

When the teams score

Irapuato's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Atlético Zacatepec, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Ascenso MX games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Irapuato displays significantly better home form with 46% wins and an impressive goal difference of +10 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, boasting high possession (58%) and better xG stats (1.79 vs 1.34). Atlético Zacatepec performs poorly on the road with only 30% wins, a negative goal difference (-3), and lower offensive efficiency (1.3 goals/match). The recent form of both teams is similar; however, Irapuato's advantage in home matches and the clear difference in quality on their own pitch favor a home win. Nevertheless, it's important to consider Irapuato's relatively high draw rate at home (38%), which increases the likelihood of a points split.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 1
First half
5 : 1
Second half

Game stats

61Possession (%)39
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
17Shots14
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
11Shots on target5
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
2.18xG1.58
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
2Corners4
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
48Dangerous attacks48
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
11Fouls12
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
2Cards3
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
1.48Goals scored / game1.19
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
1.41Goals allowed / game1.67
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
55%Average possession44%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
4.56Shots on target / game3.71
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.15Shots per game11.24
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
4.56Shots on target3.71
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
12.2%Shot conversion10.6%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
55%Possession44%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
1.53xG for1.29
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
1.41xG against1.43
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

Shooting quality

Irapuato: BalancedAtlético Zacatepec: Balanced
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
Accuracy (shots on target)38%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.32

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Atlético Zacatepec is 33% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Irapuato · 1.6 pts / game - Atlético Zacatepec

Irapuato
LWWLL
Season result split
33% W37% R30% P
Season (W-D-L)
9-10-8
1.37 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-5-2
Last 5 at home
2-2-1
DDWWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.57Opponent xG: 1.80BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 80%
Atlético Zacatepec
WDDLW
Season result split
24% W33% R43% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-7-9
1.05 pts / game · goal difference -10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-4
Last 5 away
1-2-2
WLDDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.00Opponent xG: 1.31BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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.

Irapuato is 24% better for: goals scored per game.

1.48 goals / game - Irapuato · 1.19 goals / game - Atlético Zacatepec

Irapuato is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.41 goals / game - Irapuato · 1.67 goals / game - Atlético Zacatepec

Irapuato scoring profile: very strong

Irapuato scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Atlético Zacatepec keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).

Atlético Zacatepec scoring profile: strong

Atlético Zacatepec scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Irapuato keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 meczów).

40Goals scored (season)25
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
38Goals conceded (season)35
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
2.89Average goals per game2.86
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
8Goals scored (last 5)8
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
9Goals conceded (last 5)6
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

How often they score at least...

70%1 goal71%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
41%2 goals29%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
19%3 goals14%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
15%4 goals5%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal81%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
37%2 goals48%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
19%3 goals29%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
15%4 goals5%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

* 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.

57%
Atlético Zacatepec - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.12 of 21 meczów
55%
League average

Goal patterns

15%BTTS at half-time24%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
0%BTTS in both halves19%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
26%Scored in both halves24%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

BTTS and goal count

41%Min. 3 goals and BTTS38%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
19%Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
40%BTTS - last 540%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

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.

1st half

70%Min. 1 goal before half-time71%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time10%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

2nd half

74%Min. 1 goal after half-time81%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
41%Min. 2 goals after half-time43%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
30%Min. 3 goals after half-time29%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Irapuato is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.15 pts / game - Irapuato · 1.1 pts / game - Atlético Zacatepec

Irapuato - half-time state
26% leading37% draw37% trailing
Atlético Zacatepec - half-time state
19% leading52% draw29% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.15Points per game (1st half)1.1
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
0.56Goals scored (1st half)0.48
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
0.63Goals conceded (1st half)0.71
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
1.19Average goals (1st half)1.19
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
56%Clean sheet before half-time48%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
59%No goal before half-time57%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

After half-time (2nd half)

1.56Points per game (2nd half)1.1
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
0.93Goals scored (2nd half)0.71
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
0.78Goals conceded (2nd half)0.95
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
1.7Average goals (2nd half)1.67
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
59%Clean sheet after half-time33%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec
44%No goal after half-time48%
IrapuatoAtlético Zacatepec

Irapuato - second-half results

41% W33% R26% P
31
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
42
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.15
PPG before half-time
Lead holding127%

Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Atlético Zacatepec - second-half results

24% W38% R38% P
23
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
-5
Goal difference (1st half)
23
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.10
PPG before half-time
Lead holding126%

Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Irapuato - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.20
Goals scored / game0.41.2
Goals allowed / game0.61.2
Average goals per game1.02.4
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-10
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Atlético Zacatepec - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.60
Goals scored / game0.61.0
Goals allowed / game0.40.8
Average goals per game1.01.8
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Irapuato
ScoredConceded
6
5
0-15
3
7
16-30
6
5
31-45
8
5
46-60
6
6
61-75
11
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Atlético Zacatepec
ScoredConceded
1
5
0-15
6
5
16-30
3
5
31-45
6
7
46-60
5
4
61-75
4
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.88
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.6 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
100%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
55%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-30%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Irapuato

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.12
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.05
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
0.00
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
89%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
117%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.17
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Atlético Zacatepec

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.34
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.24
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
98%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
100%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.55
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
16% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 4% come in the first quarter-hour.
16%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ascenso MX).

Teams vs league

IrapuatoLigaAtlético Zacatepec
Average goals per game 2.892.88 2.86
Both teams scored 52%55% 57%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 59%53% 48%
Clean sheets 33%27% 19%
Goal before half-time 70%72% 71%
Goal after half-time 74%80% 81%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.88
Average goals per game
55%
Both teams scored
53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.67
Home goals / game
1.21
Away goals / game
+38%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defensive advantage
+18%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. IrapuatoYellow cardRicardo Israel Peña Franco
  2. Atlético ZacatepecGoalJesus Alessandro Bustos CidAssist: Fernando Morales
  3. Atlético ZacatepecSubstitutionOn: Bubakarry FadikaOff: Jose Daniel Franco Aldana
  4. Atlético ZacatepecYellow cardAldo Misael Arellano Miranda
  5. Atlético ZacatepecSubstitutionOn: Héctor Alejandro Mascorro LópezOff: Adrián Vázquez Hernández
  6. IrapuatoYellow cardElbis Sousa Nascimento
  7. Atlético ZacatepecGoalJesus Alessandro Bustos Cid
  8. Atlético ZacatepecYellow cardAdrián Justo Canto
  9. Atlético ZacatepecSubstitutionOn: Yohan Salwan ZetunaOff: Adrián Justo Canto
  10. Atlético ZacatepecYellow cardYohan Salwan Zetuna

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Irapuato's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Atlético Zacatepec. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Club Atlético Zacatepec
0 : 2
Deportivo Irapuato

FAQ

What was the result of Irapuato vs Atlético Zacatepec?

The Ascenso MX match finished Irapuato 6:2 Atlético Zacatepec. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Irapuato vs Atlético Zacatepec?

Irapuato score 1.48 goals per game on average and Atlético Zacatepec 1.19. The Ascenso MX average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Irapuato's matches and 57% of Atlético Zacatepec's.

What form are Irapuato and Atlético Zacatepec in?

Over the last 5 games Irapuato have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Atlético Zacatepec 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Irapuato vs Atlético Zacatepec?

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.