Tapatío vs Mineros de Zacatecas

Liga de Expansión MX· Apertura - 5
LLWDGoals 15-162nd in league
LDDWGoals 19-117th in league
Home2W 1D 0L(5-2)
Away0W 1D 1L(4-6)
Estadio Akron

Estadio Akron, Zapopan · Capacity 46,609 · artificial turf · Referee: L. A. Garcia Olvera

Value found

+4% edge

Tapatío win

2AI fair odds
2.08Bookmaker odds
+4%Value

Statistical comparison of our AI's win probability against the average bookmaker price — not betting advice.

Today
Lineups~1h before
Kickoff
Half-time
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Match events

  1. 6'J. Cano
  2. 6'J. Cano
  3. 11'D. Villaseca
  4. 11'D. Villaseca
  5. 22'D. Villaseca (G. Garcia)
  6. 23'D. Villaseca (G. Garcia)
  7. 32'L. Hernandez
  8. 45'G. Garcia
  9. 54'G. Garcia (L. Ledesma)
  10. 54'J. Uribe (L. Jimenez)
  11. 56'L. Hernandez (P. Padilla)
  12. 60'J. Cano
  13. 60'J. Cano
  14. 62'J. Machado (O. Mazatan)
  15. 63'Angel Chavez
  16. 63'L. Duran
  17. 69'D. Villaseca (C. Medina)
  18. 69'Angel Chavez (R. Parra)
  19. 72'A. Villalobos (J. Jimenez)
  20. 72'J. Ávila (M. Cordero)
  21. 72'E. Carballo (L. Sandoval)
  22. 77'A. Garcia
  23. 81'J. Hernandez (L. Ledesma)
  24. 82'P. Padilla (K. Magana)
  25. 84'O. Mazatan (Joaquín Esquivel)
  26. 85'J. Hernandez (L. Torres)
  27. 90+2'C. Medina (L. Jimenez)
Lineups unavailable for this match.
TapatíoMineros de Zacatecas
1.5
Goals/game
1.9
1.6
Conceded/game
1.1

AI match analysis

Tapatío win
50%
Draw
24%
Mineros de Zacatecas win
26%
60.1%BTTS
58.8%Over 2.5
17.4%Tapatío clean sheet
27.3%Mineros de Zacatecas clean sheet

Predicted score: 2-1

The data suggests a competitive matchup with Tapatío slightly favored based on their home form, though they have struggled historically against Mineros de Zacatecas, losing three of the last five encounters. Mineros de Zacatecas comes into this match in slightly better form, remaining undefeated in their last three games, and boasts a strong away record despite not yet securing a win this season. The predicted score reflects Tapatío's potential to score at home while acknowledging Mineros' scoring capability.

  • Mineros de Zacatecas undefeated in their last 3 matches
  • Tapatío has lost their last 3 matches against Mineros de Zacatecas
  • Tapatío averages 1.7 goals scored but concedes 1.9 per game in the last 10 matches
  • Mineros de Zacatecas has a better recent goal difference of +6 compared to Tapatío's +1
AI ConfidenceHigh confidence
87/100

Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.

AI-generated statistical analysis, not betting advice. No outcome is guaranteed. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.

Why AI favors Tapatío

  • Strong home recordTapatío

    Tapatío have won 2 of their last 3 home matches.

    2/3 home wins
  • Weak away recordMineros de Zacatecas

    Mineros de Zacatecas have won 0 of their last 2 away matches.

    0/2 away wins
  • Tighter defenseMineros de Zacatecas

    Mineros de Zacatecas are conceding just 1.1 goals per game over their recent matches.

    1.1/game conceded
  • Sharper attackMineros de Zacatecas

    Mineros de Zacatecas are averaging 1.9 goals scored per game over their recent matches.

    1.9/game

Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.

How did our prediction do?

✓ Correct pickExact score missed

We picked Tapatío at 50% — final result was Tapatío win, Tapatío 4-2 Mineros de Zacatecas.

Predicted score was 2-1.

This was a high confidence pick (87/100) — and it paid off.

Closing odds vs. our model

Tapatío2.08market 48.1% · model 50%
Mineros de Zacatecas3.07market 32.5% · model 26%
Draw3.44market 29.1% · model 24%

Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.

Match trends

  • Tapatío have averaged 1.5 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Mineros de Zacatecas have averaged 1.9 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 of the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
  • Both teams scored in 3 of the last 8 head-to-head matches.

Head-to-head

Last 8 meetings

4Tapatío wins
0Draws
4Mineros de Zacatecas wins
12-9Goals

Odds comparison

Match winner

Tapatío2.08best 2.20
Draw3.44best 3.60
Mineros de Zacatecas3.07best 3.37

Total goals (2.5 line)

Over 2.51.61best 1.67
Under 2.52.18best 2.30

Both teams to score

Yes1.53best 1.57
No2.31best 2.40

Double chance

Tapatío/Draw1.31best 1.36
Tapatío/Mineros de Zacatecas1.25best 1.29
Draw/Mineros de Zacatecas1.67best 1.73

Average and best price across 14 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.

Match winner — odds movement

Tapatío2.08 0.03
Draw3.44 0.10
Mineros de Zacatecas3.07 0.09
20 Aug24 Aug

Model vs market

Tapatío win+6.2pp
AI
50%
Market
43.8%
Draw-2.5pp
AI
24%
Market
26.5%
Mineros de Zacatecas win-3.7pp
AI
26%
Market
29.7%

"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.

League standings

#TeamPWDLGDPtsForm
2
Tapatío
6321+311WWLW
7
Mineros de Zacatecas
5221+48WDWD

Pre-match comparison

1.5Goals scored per game1.9
1.6Goals conceded per game1.1

Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.

When do they score?

Tapatío

0-15'
25%
16-30'
0%
31-45'
0%
46-60'
0%
61-75'
50%
76-90+'
25%

Mineros de Zacatecas

0-15'
0%
16-30'
40%
31-45'
0%
46-60'
20%
61-75'
20%
76-90+'
20%

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Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Tapatío vs Mineros de Zacatecas?+

Our AI model favors Tapatío to win, with a 50% probability (Draw 24%, Mineros de Zacatecas 26%).

Where is Tapatío vs Mineros de Zacatecas played?+

The match is played at Estadio Akron, Zapopan (capacity 46,609).

What time does Tapatío vs Mineros de Zacatecas kick off?+

Kickoff is at Aug 24, 2026, 1:00 AM (your local time, based on your device).