Isidro Metapán vs Zacatecoluca: match statistics
Isidro Metapán displays decisively better home form with 46% of matches won at home and a +4 goal difference, while Zacatecoluca wins only 8% of away meetings with a negative balance of -7. The hosts score an average of 1.54 goals per home match with an xG of 1.44, indicating finishing efficiency, whereas the visitors score a mere 0.75 goals away with an xG of 1.08. Metapán also holds the advantage in possession (52% vs 47%) and significantly higher shot efficiency (16% vs 11%). The last five matches for both teams show similar point form (1 point per game each), however, the quality of the hosts' home play and the visitors' away weakness speak for an Isidro Metapán victory. I expect a tight match with the possibility of a draw, considering 31% draws for the hosts at home and 42% draws for the visitors away.
Isidro Metapán vs Zacatecoluca: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Isidro Metapán played against Zacatecoluca in Salvadoran Primera División (El Salvador). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Isidro Metapán has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Zacatecoluca has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Isidro Metapán scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.26. Zacatecoluca scores 0.88 and allows 1.36. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Isidro Metapán's games and 56% of Zacatecoluca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 36%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Isidro Metapán has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.12 per game. Isidro Metapán takes 9.0 shots per game, while Zacatecoluca takes 7.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Isidro Metapán leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Zacatecoluca leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Isidro Metapán's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (14 goals). For Zacatecoluca, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Salvadoran Primera División games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Isidro Metapán displays decisively better home form with 46% of matches won at home and a +4 goal difference, while Zacatecoluca wins only 8% of away meetings with a negative balance of -7. The hosts score an average of 1.54 goals per home match with an xG of 1.44, indicating finishing efficiency, whereas the visitors score a mere 0.75 goals away with an xG of 1.08. Metapán also holds the advantage in possession (52% vs 47%) and significantly higher shot efficiency (16% vs 11%). The last five matches for both teams show similar point form (1 point per game each), however, the quality of the hosts' home play and the visitors' away weakness speak for an Isidro Metapán victory. I expect a tight match with the possibility of a draw, considering 31% draws for the hosts at home and 42% draws for the visitors away.
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Game stats
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
| Isidro Metapán | Zacatecoluca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.28 |
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.
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.
Isidro Metapán is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - Isidro Metapán · 0.88 goals / game - Zacatecoluca
Isidro Metapán is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.26 goals / game - Isidro Metapán · 1.36 goals / game - Zacatecoluca
Isidro Metapán scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Zacatecoluca keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Zacatecoluca scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Isidro Metapán keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 meczów).
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 - Isidro Metapán
Over / Under - Zacatecoluca
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.
Isidro Metapán is 102% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - Isidro Metapán · 0.84 pts / game - Zacatecoluca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Isidro Metapán - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 41%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Zacatecoluca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 16%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Isidro Metapán
Zacatecoluca
* 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 (Salvadoran Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Isidro Metapán | Liga | Zacatecoluca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.67 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 57% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 54% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Isidro MetapánGoalSteven Antonio Guerra Tejada
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Isidro Metapán's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Zacatecoluca. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Isidro Metapán vs Zacatecoluca?
The Salvadoran Primera División match finished Isidro Metapán 1:0 Zacatecoluca. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Isidro Metapán and Zacatecoluca?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Isidro Metapán won 2, Zacatecoluca won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Isidro Metapán vs Zacatecoluca?
Isidro Metapán score 1.41 goals per game on average and Zacatecoluca 0.88. The Salvadoran Primera División average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Isidro Metapán's matches and 56% of Zacatecoluca's.
What form are Isidro Metapán and Zacatecoluca in?
Over the last 5 games Isidro Metapán have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Zacatecoluca 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Isidro Metapán vs Zacatecoluca?
The statistical background for Isidro Metapán vs Zacatecoluca — 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.