Mexico - Ascenso MXData current as of September 07, 2026

Irapuato vs Cancún: match statistics

Irapuato crest
Irapuato
2 : 2half-time 0:1
Cancún crest
Cancún
155%(1.81)
X25%(3.50)
220%(3.80)

Irapuato performs significantly better at their home ground, boasting a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 2.29 goals per match. The hosts have an advantage in possession (58% vs 39%) and a considerably higher shot conversion rate (16% vs 12%), which, combined with a higher number of shots (14.71 vs 9.67), gives them a real offensive edge. Cancún, despite having a better overall season record, score an average of just 1.17 goals in away matches, and their xG (1.14) is significantly lower than that of the hosts (1.82). The recent form of both teams is similar, but Irapuato's home strength and the visitors' weaker away offense point to a home victory. The goal difference of +14 for Irapuato in home games compared to just +1 for Cancún on the road further confirms this prediction.

Irapuato vs Cancún: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Irapuato played against Cancún in Ascenso MX (Mexico). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:2.

Recent form

Irapuato has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Cancún has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Irapuato scores 1.62 goals per game and allows 1.45. Cancún scores 1.60 and allows 0.84. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 55% of Irapuato's games and 48% of Cancún's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 44%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Irapuato has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.44 per game. Irapuato takes 12.3 shots per game, while Cancún takes 11.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Irapuato leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 1.07 goals per game after halftime. Cancún leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.76 after halftime.

When the teams score

Irapuato's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Cancún, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Ascenso MX games average 2.92 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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 performs significantly better at their home ground, boasting a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 2.29 goals per match. The hosts have an advantage in possession (58% vs 39%) and a considerably higher shot conversion rate (16% vs 12%), which, combined with a higher number of shots (14.71 vs 9.67), gives them a real offensive edge. Cancún, despite having a better overall season record, score an average of just 1.17 goals in away matches, and their xG (1.14) is significantly lower than that of the hosts (1.82). The recent form of both teams is similar, but Irapuato's home strength and the visitors' weaker away offense point to a home victory. The goal difference of +14 for Irapuato in home games compared to just +1 for Cancún on the road further confirms this prediction.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
2 : 1
Second half

Game stats

66Possession (%)34
IrapuatoCancún
20Shots7
IrapuatoCancún
8Shots on target4
IrapuatoCancún
2.18xG0.81
IrapuatoCancún
12Corners5
IrapuatoCancún
49Dangerous attacks10
IrapuatoCancún
10Fouls5
IrapuatoCancún
2Cards3
IrapuatoCancún

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.

1.62Goals scored / game1.6
IrapuatoCancún
1.45Goals allowed / game0.84
IrapuatoCancún
55%Average possession44%
IrapuatoCancún
4.76Shots on target / game4.68
IrapuatoCancún

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.34Shots per game11.8
IrapuatoCancún
4.76Shots on target4.68
IrapuatoCancún
13.1%Shot conversion13.6%
IrapuatoCancún
55%Possession44%
IrapuatoCancún
1.55xG for1.44
IrapuatoCancún
1.42xG against1.64
IrapuatoCancún

Shooting quality

Irapuato: Efficient finishingCancún: Counter-attacking
IrapuatoCancún
Accuracy (shots on target)39%40%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.34

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.

Cancún is 17% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Irapuato · 1.4 pts / game - Cancún

Irapuato
WLLWL
Season result split
34% W34% R31% P
Season (W-D-L)
10-10-9
1.38 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-5-2
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
DWWLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.6Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.72Opponent xG: 1.83BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 100%
Cancún
LWLWD
Season result split
52% W24% R24% P
Season (W-D-L)
13-6-6
1.80 pts / game · goal difference +19
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
6-2-4
Last 5 away
2-0-3
LLWLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.32Opponent xG: 1.30BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Cancún is 73% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.45 goals / game - Irapuato · 0.84 goals / game - Cancún

Irapuato scoring profile: strong

Irapuato scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 meczów), while Cancún keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 meczów).

Cancún scoring profile: very strong

Cancún scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Irapuato keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 meczów).

47Goals scored (season)40
IrapuatoCancún
42Goals conceded (season)21
IrapuatoCancún
3.07Average goals per game2.44
IrapuatoCancún
13Goals scored (last 5)8
IrapuatoCancún
11Goals conceded (last 5)7
IrapuatoCancún

How often they score at least...

72%1 goal80%
IrapuatoCancún
41%2 goals32%
IrapuatoCancún
21%3 goals24%
IrapuatoCancún
17%4 goals16%
IrapuatoCancún

How often they concede at least...

69%1 goal60%
IrapuatoCancún
41%2 goals20%
IrapuatoCancún
17%3 goals4%
IrapuatoCancún
14%4 goals0%
IrapuatoCancún

* 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.

55%
League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time24%
IrapuatoCancún
3%BTTS in both halves4%
IrapuatoCancún
28%Scored in both halves28%
IrapuatoCancún

BTTS and goal count

45%Min. 3 goals and BTTS32%
IrapuatoCancún
17%Min. 3 goals without BTTS12%
IrapuatoCancún
60%BTTS - last 580%
IrapuatoCancún

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

72%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
IrapuatoCancún
34%Min. 2 goals before half-time36%
IrapuatoCancún
14%Min. 3 goals before half-time8%
IrapuatoCancún

2nd half

76%Min. 1 goal after half-time72%
IrapuatoCancún
45%Min. 2 goals after half-time44%
IrapuatoCancún
31%Min. 3 goals after half-time12%
IrapuatoCancún

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.

Cancún is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.1 pts / game - Irapuato · 1.8 pts / game - Cancún

Irapuato - half-time state
24% leading38% draw38% trailing
Cancún - half-time state
44% leading48% draw8% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.1Points per game (1st half)1.8
IrapuatoCancún
0.55Goals scored (1st half)0.84
IrapuatoCancún
0.66Goals conceded (1st half)0.32
IrapuatoCancún
1.21Average goals (1st half)1.16
IrapuatoCancún
52%Clean sheet before half-time68%
IrapuatoCancún
59%No goal before half-time40%
IrapuatoCancún

After half-time (2nd half)

1.59Points per game (2nd half)1.4
IrapuatoCancún
1.07Goals scored (2nd half)0.76
IrapuatoCancún
0.79Goals conceded (2nd half)0.52
IrapuatoCancún
1.86Average goals (2nd half)1.28
IrapuatoCancún
55%Clean sheet after half-time56%
IrapuatoCancún
41%No goal after half-time52%
IrapuatoCancún

Irapuato - second-half results

41% W34% R24% P
32
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
46
Second-half points
+8
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.10
PPG before half-time
Lead holding142%

Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 34%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Cancún - second-half results

32% W44% R24% P
45
Half-time points
21
Half-time goals
+13
Goal difference (1st half)
35
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding118%

Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 52%. 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 game0.601.60
Goals scored / game0.22.4
Goals allowed / game0.61.6
Average goals per game0.84.0
1 goal60%100%
2 goals20%100%
3 goals0%60%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-2+4
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1
Cancún - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.800.80
Goals scored / game1.20.4
Goals allowed / game0.60.8
Average goals per game1.81.2
1 goal80%80%
2 goals80%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal20%80%
Goal difference+3-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 6

* 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
6
0-15
4
7
16-30
6
6
31-45
12
5
46-60
6
7
61-75
13
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Cancún
ScoredConceded
6
2
0-15
8
3
16-30
7
3
31-45
8
3
46-60
4
5
61-75
7
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.75
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
94%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
52%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
58%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 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.
+0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.04
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.03
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
93%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
123%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.18
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Cancún

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.20
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.96
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-13.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.80
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
136%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
48%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

* 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

IrapuatoLigaCancún
Average goals per game 3.072.92 2.44
Both teams scored 55%55% 48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 62%53% 44%
Clean sheets 31%26% 40%
Goal before half-time 72%74% 68%
Goal after half-time 76%79% 72%

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

2.92
Average goals per game
55%
Both teams scored
53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.74
Home goals / game
1.18
Away goals / game
+47%
Home attack advantage
+32%
Home defensive advantage
+23%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
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.

Referee and managers

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

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Jaime Orlando Montes SantosMatches officiated: 11
6Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 245%Home wins55%Draws0%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Irapuato's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cancún. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Cancún FC
0 : 0
Deportivo Irapuato

FAQ

What was the result of Irapuato vs Cancún?

The Ascenso MX match finished Irapuato 2:2 Cancún. 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 Cancún?

Irapuato score 1.62 goals per game on average and Cancún 1.60. The Ascenso MX average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Irapuato's matches and 48% of Cancún's.

What form are Irapuato and Cancún in?

Over the last 5 games Irapuato have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Cancún 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).

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

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.