Mazatlán vs Pachuca: match statistics
Pachuca presents significantly better form than Mazatlán, confirmed by recent results - the visitors have won three of their last five matches, earning 2.2 points per game compared to just 0.8 for the hosts. Mazatlán has a catastrophic home record with 50% draws, 33% losses, and only 17% wins, while failing to keep a single clean sheet at home. The visitors are much more effective in attack (4.31 shots on target per match vs 3.17) and control the game better (50% possession vs 42%). Pachuca has a balanced away goal difference (0), while Mazatlán concedes an average of 2.08 goals per home match. All statistics, including higher xG values for the visitors (1.4 vs 1.11), point to an advantage for Pachuca in this encounter.
Mazatlán vs Pachuca: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Mazatlán played against Pachuca in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Mazatlán has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Pachuca has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Mazatlán scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.79. Pachuca scores 1.31 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Mazatlán's games and 46% of Pachuca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 50%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pachuca has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.09 per game. Mazatlán takes 9.4 shots per game, while Pachuca takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Mazatlán leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Pachuca leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Mazatlán's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Pachuca, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Pachuca presents significantly better form than Mazatlán, confirmed by recent results - the visitors have won three of their last five matches, earning 2.2 points per game compared to just 0.8 for the hosts. Mazatlán has a catastrophic home record with 50% draws, 33% losses, and only 17% wins, while failing to keep a single clean sheet at home. The visitors are much more effective in attack (4.31 shots on target per match vs 3.17) and control the game better (50% possession vs 42%). Pachuca has a balanced away goal difference (0), while Mazatlán concedes an average of 2.08 goals per home match. All statistics, including higher xG values for the visitors (1.4 vs 1.11), point to an advantage for Pachuca in this encounter.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Mazatlán | Pachuca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.30 |
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.
Pachuca is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Mazatlán · 2.2 pts / game - Pachuca
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.
Pachuca is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Mazatlán · 1.31 goals / game - Pachuca
Pachuca is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.79 goals / game - Mazatlán · 1.12 goals / game - Pachuca
Mazatlán scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Pachuca keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).
Pachuca scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Mazatlán keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 24 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 - Mazatlán
Over / Under - Pachuca
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.
Pachuca is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - Mazatlán · 1.31 pts / game - Pachuca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mazatlán - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Pachuca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -7 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Mazatlán
Pachuca
* 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 (Liga MX).
Teams vs league
| Mazatlán | Liga | Pachuca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.92 | 2.93 | ▼ 2.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 57% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 25% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 73% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 76% | ▼ 62% |
^ 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
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Mazatlán's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Pachuca. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Mazatlán vs Pachuca?
The Liga MX match finished Mazatlán 1:0 Pachuca. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mazatlán vs Pachuca?
Mazatlán score 1.13 goals per game on average and Pachuca 1.31. The Liga MX average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Mazatlán's matches and 46% of Pachuca's.
What form are Mazatlán and Pachuca in?
Over the last 5 games Mazatlán have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Pachuca 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mazatlán vs Pachuca?
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.