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
Key match information
Isidro Metapán played Zacatecoluca in Salvadoran Primera División (El Salvador). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Isidro Metapán: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Zacatecoluca: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Isidro Metapán scores 1.41 and concedes 1.26 goals per match. Zacatecoluca scores 0.88 and concedes 1.36. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Isidro Metapán 59%, Zacatecoluca 56%. Over 2.5: Isidro Metapán 63%, Zacatecoluca 36%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Isidro Metapán has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.12. Isidro Metapán: 9.0 shots per match, Zacatecoluca: 7.6.
Match halves
Isidro Metapán: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.59. Zacatecoluca: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Isidro Metapán: 31-45+ (14 goals). Zacatecoluca: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Salvadoran Primera División: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.41 goals / match - Isidro Metapán · 0.88 goals / match - Zacatecoluca
Isidro Metapán is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.26 goals / match - Isidro Metapán · 1.36 goals / match - Zacatecoluca
Isidro Metapán scores in 70% of matches (19 of 27 matches), while Zacatecoluca keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
Zacatecoluca scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Isidro Metapán keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Isidro Metapán
Over / Under - Zacatecoluca
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Isidro Metapán · 0.84 pts / match - Zacatecoluca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Isidro Metapán - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 41%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Zacatecoluca - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 16%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Isidro Metapán
Zacatecoluca
* 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 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 in match | • 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
Recent meetings (2): Isidro Metapán 2 - 0 - 0 Zacatecoluca. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.