Mexico - Ascenso MXData current as of 06 September 2026

Dorados vs Tapatío: match statistics

Dorados crest
Dorados
3 : 1half-time 1:0
Tapatío crest
Tapatío

Dorados vs Tapatío: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Dorados played Tapatío in Ascenso MX (Mexico). The match was played on 18 April 2026. Final score: 3:1.

Current form

Dorados: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Tapatío: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Dorados scores 0.81 and concedes 1.96 goals per match. Tapatío scores 1.74 and concedes 1.44. League average: 2.90 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Dorados 48%, Tapatío 67%. Over 2.5: Dorados 52%, Tapatío 70%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 54%.

xG, shots and style

Tapatío has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.13. Dorados: 9.7 shots per match, Tapatío: 12.1.

Match halves

Dorados: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.59. Tapatío: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.85.

Goals by minute

Dorados: 76-90+ (8 goals). Tapatío: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Ascenso MX: 2.90 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 54%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.

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

A draw appears most likely: Dorados concede an average of 1.08 goals per home match and keep a clean sheet in 23% of games, while Tapatío concede 1.62 goals on the road and have only 8% clean sheets, giving the hosts a defensive advantage. Offensively the visitors are superior — Tapatío score 1.31 goals per away match with xG for 1.26, 10.46 shots per game, 3.62 shots on target and a conversion rate of 13%, whereas Dorados at home average 0.92 goals, xG for 1.13, 9.77 shots and 3.00 shots on target with a 9% conversion rate. Form supports this: Tapatío have scored 10 goals in the last 5 matches and average 1.2 points in that period, while Dorados have only 3 goals and 0.8 points in their last 5, which gives the visitors an edge in creativity and efficiency. Considering the visitors’ higher offensive effectiveness but the hosts’ better defense and Dorados’ high home draw rate (38%), I forecast a split of points; suggested probabilities are 25% home win, 40% draw and 35% away win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Both teams give a strong signal for BTTS: Dorados have a season BTTS 64%, while Tapatío 69%, both above the league average of 56%. Over the last 5 matches the signal is mixed — Dorados show BTTS only 40% and score an average 0.6 goals, whereas Tapatío have BTTS 80% and score an average 2.0 goals; both sides concede on average 1.6 and 1.8 goals in their last 5 respectively. xG metrics reinforce the goal scenario: Dorados have offensive xG 1.55 and xG against 1.43, while Tapatío have xG for 1.26 with xG against as high as 1.98, indicating vulnerability in the visitors’ defense. Additionally, Dorados keep a clean sheet in only 29% of matches and Tapatío in just 8%, and the home side have 79% of matches over 2.5 goals, so the pick “BTTS - Yes” looks strongest (estimated 70% vs 30%).

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Over/Under - goals analysis

xG and statistical analysis yield a combined 3.11 expected goals: Dorados ~1.77 (attack xG 1.55 vs xG conceded to Tapatío 1.98) and Tapatío ~1.34 (attack xG 1.26 vs xG conceded to Dorados 1.43). Seasonally Dorados recorded over 1.5 in 93% of matches and Tapatío in 77%; together with the league average of 2.9 goals this strongly supports Over 1.5. Over 2.5 also has solid backing — Dorados 79% and Tapatío 62% seasonally, and a Poisson model for total xG=3.11 gives ~60% probability of over 2.5 goals, so I estimate Over 2.5 at ~65%. However, account for Dorados’ weaker form in the last 5 matches (averaging 0.6 goals and 1.88 xG conceded), which reduces their current finishing, while the Both Teams to Score rates are 64% and 69%, further supporting a multi-goal scenario. Based on this I recommend Over 1.5 as the best line to play (side: over, line: 1.5) with an estimated probability of 86%.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Dorados led at the break in 8 matches (57%) and score on average 1.0 goal before the break while conceding 0.5, whereas Tapatío averages 0.77 scored and 0.92 conceded at half-time — this indicates a home advantage in the first half. Over the full match Dorados win 57% of home games and have xG 1.55 versus Tapatío's xG 1.26, with Dorados allowing 1.43 xG and the visitors 1.98 xG, confirming superior chance creation and a more stable defense for the hosts. Dorados register on average 5.0 shots on target compared to Tapatío's 3.62 and convert 16% of shots to goals versus 13% for the opponent, so their offensive efficiency increases the likelihood of maintaining a lead. Additionally, the hosts have scored 10 goals in minutes 76–90, and Tapatío has only 15% away wins and averages 0.77 points per away match, so the visitors have limited capacity for a comeback. Based on this the strongest signal is 1/1 (44%), while alternatives X/2 and 2/2 are rated at 14% due to the risk of a visitor goal before the break or the visitors leading at HT; other scenarios are in single-digit percentages.

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Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
2 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

41Possession (%)59
DoradosTapatío
13Shots13
DoradosTapatío
6Shots on target5
DoradosTapatío
1.56xG1.66
DoradosTapatío
3Corners9
DoradosTapatío
46Dangerous attacks68
DoradosTapatío
15Fouls12
DoradosTapatío
4Cards3
DoradosTapatío

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

0.81Goals scored / match1.74
DoradosTapatío
1.96Goals conceded / match1.44
DoradosTapatío
42%Average possession47%
DoradosTapatío
3.11Shots on target / match4.33
DoradosTapatío

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

9.74Shots per match12.11
DoradosTapatío
3.11Shots on target4.33
DoradosTapatío
8.4%Shot conversion14.4%
DoradosTapatío
42%Possession47%
DoradosTapatío
1.13xG for1.42
DoradosTapatío
1.82xG against1.68
DoradosTapatío

Shooting quality

Dorados: BalancedTapatío: Counter-attacking
DoradosTapatío
Accuracy (shots on target)32%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.260.40

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Tapatío is 50% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / match - Dorados · 1.2 pts / match - Tapatío

Dorados
LDLWL
Season result split
11% W22% R67% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-6-18
0.56 pts / match · goal difference -31
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-5-5
Last 5 at home
1-3-1
DDLDW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.14Opponent xG: 1.88BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%
Tapatío
LWLWL
Season result split
37% W19% R44% P
Season (W-D-L)
10-5-12
1.30 pts / match · goal difference +8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
2-4-7
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LWDLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.36Opponent xG: 1.57BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 100%

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.

Tapatío is 115% better for: goals scored per match.

0.81 goals / match - Dorados · 1.74 goals / match - Tapatío

Tapatío is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.96 goals / match - Dorados · 1.44 goals / match - Tapatío

Dorados scoring profile: strong

Dorados scores in 52% of matches (14 of 27 matches), while Tapatío keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 matches).

Tapatío scoring profile: very strong

Tapatío scores in 81% of matches (22 of 27 matches), while Dorados keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 27 matches).

22Goals scored (season)47
DoradosTapatío
53Goals conceded (season)39
DoradosTapatío
2.78Average goals in match3.19
DoradosTapatío
3Goals scored (last 5)10
DoradosTapatío
8Goals conceded (last 5)9
DoradosTapatío

How often they score at least...

52%1 goal81%
DoradosTapatío
22%2 goals56%
DoradosTapatío
4%3 goals30%
DoradosTapatío
4%4 goals7%
DoradosTapatío

How often they concede at least...

89%1 goal81%
DoradosTapatío
59%2 goals48%
DoradosTapatío
33%3 goals11%
DoradosTapatío
11%4 goals4%
DoradosTapatío

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

57%
League average

Goal patterns

7%BTTS at half-time30%
DoradosTapatío
7%BTTS in both halves11%
DoradosTapatío
15%Scored in both halves52%
DoradosTapatío

BTTS and goal count

41%Min. 3 goals and BTTS63%
DoradosTapatío
11%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
DoradosTapatío
40%BTTS - last 580%
DoradosTapatío

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

63%Min. 1 goal before half-time93%
DoradosTapatío
19%Min. 2 goals before half-time52%
DoradosTapatío
7%Min. 3 goals before half-time11%
DoradosTapatío

2nd half

89%Min. 1 goal after half-time85%
DoradosTapatío
56%Min. 2 goals after half-time44%
DoradosTapatío
26%Min. 3 goals after half-time22%
DoradosTapatío

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

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

Tapatío is 79% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.85 pts / match - Dorados · 1.52 pts / match - Tapatío

Dorados - half-time state
15% leading41% draw44% trailing
Tapatío - half-time state
41% leading30% draw30% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.85Points per match (1st half)1.52
DoradosTapatío
0.22Goals scored (1st half)0.89
DoradosTapatío
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)0.7
DoradosTapatío
0.89Average goals (1st half)1.59
DoradosTapatío
52%Clean sheet before half-time44%
DoradosTapatío
78%No goal before half-time33%
DoradosTapatío

After half-time (2nd half)

0.59Points per match (2nd half)1.44
DoradosTapatío
0.59Goals scored (2nd half)0.85
DoradosTapatío
1.3Goals conceded (2nd half)0.74
DoradosTapatío
1.89Average goals (2nd half)1.59
DoradosTapatío
19%Clean sheet after half-time41%
DoradosTapatío
56%No goal after half-time33%
DoradosTapatío

Dorados - second-half results

11% W26% R63% P
23
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
-12
Goal difference (1st half)
16
Second-half points
-19
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.85
PPG before half-time
Lead holding73%

Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 11%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time+0.6

Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Tapatío - second-half results

37% W33% R30% P
41
Half-time points
24
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.52
PPG before half-time
Lead holding90%

Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 37%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.

Defence after half-time+0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Dorados - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.600.20
Goals scored / match0.40.2
Goals conceded / match0.21.4
Average goals in match0.61.6
1 goal60%100%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%0%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference+1-6
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 20% draw - 80% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Tapatío - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.002.00
Goals scored / match1.01.0
Goals conceded / match1.20.6
Average goals in match2.21.6
1 goal100%100%
2 goals80%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet20%40%
No goal20%20%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Dorados
ScoredConceded
1
3
0-15
2
9
16-30
3
6
31-45
3
6
46-60
5
12
61-75
8
17
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.

Tapatío
ScoredConceded
8
6
0-15
9
5
16-30
7
8
31-45
7
6
46-60
3
4
61-75
13
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.98
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.1 : 1.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
103%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
58%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+68%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
42%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Dorados

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.69
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.46
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+3.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.32
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.14
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
47%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
168%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.24
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
36% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 5% come in the first quarter-hour.
36%

Tapatío

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.56
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-13.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.32
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.24
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
149%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
83%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.10
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

DoradosLigaTapatío
Average goals in match 2.782.90 3.19
Both teams scored 48%57% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 52%54% 70%
Clean sheets 11%25% 19%
Goal before half-time 63%75% 93%
Goal after half-time 89%80% 85%

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

2.90
Average goals per match
57%
Both teams scored
54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.74
Home goals / match
1.17
Away goals / match
+49%
Home attack advantage
+33%
Home defence advantage
+24%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
19%
3 goals
7%
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. DoradosYellow cardDavid Osuna
  2. TapatíoYellow cardVladimir Moragrega Soto
  3. TapatíoSubstitutionOn: Jesus HernandezOff: Saúl Zamora
  4. TapatíoYellow cardJesus Hernandez
  5. TapatíoYellow cardRodrigo Parra Vázquez
  6. DoradosGoalJaime AlvarezAssist: Lucas Suárez

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Dorados 0 - 0 - 1 Tapatío. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

CD Tapatío
4 : 1
CSyD Dorados de Sinaloa

FAQ

What was the result of Dorados vs Tapatío?

The Ascenso MX match finished Dorados 3:1 Tapatío. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Dorados vs Tapatío?

Dorados score 0.81 goals per game on average and Tapatío 1.74. The Ascenso MX average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Dorados's matches and 67% of Tapatío's.

What form are Dorados and Tapatío in?

Over the last 5 games Dorados have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Tapatío 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dorados vs Tapatío?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dorados vs Tapatío: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.