- Mineros de Zacatecas are undefeated in two Liga de Expansion home games this season (1 win, 1 draw).
- Atletico Morelia have won their only away game this season and scored three goals.
- Mineros de Zacatecas have conceded an average of just 0.50 goals per home game in Liga de Expansion.
Mineros are mean at home
Mineros de Zacatecas are in 9th place on the Liga de Expansion 2025/2026 table after four games with four points, while Atletico Morelia are in 5th spot with six points after three games.
The home side, Mineros de Zacatecas, are the slight favorites to win this one according to the bookmakers, but the 2.5 odds on them are too short for the bet here, while the 2.68 odds on Atletico Morelia and 3.4 on the draw are also unattractive. Instead, Both Teams to Score, at 1.6, looks a solid bet for this clash based on our Mineros De Zacatecas vs Atletico Morelia prediction.
Mineros de Zacatecas have been tough to beat at home in the league this year, going undefeated in their two games at Estadio Minero. However, they did lose 2-0 away to Alebrijes Oaxaca before the international break and struggled in a 0-0 draw at home to Atletico La Paz last time out.
Luis Munoz’s side play a well-organized 5-4-1 or 5-2-3 formation with the focus being on defensive solidity, building up play in a patient manner and exploding on the counter attack after regaining the ball. Jesus Lopez is their top scorer with two goals in four games and he poses a threat at the top of the field, while Pablo Padilla has been a creative force with two assists in four.
Morelia are dangerous going forward
Mario Ortiz has done a good job since taking the helm of Atletico Morelia in October 2025 and has quickly installed his own high-tempo, attack-minded style on the team. Atletico will press high up the field and look to play on the front foot, setting the pace for games and using their pace in transition to hurt the opposition. Gael Moreno is the top scorer for Atletico with one goal from three games, but Ruben Del Campo has been in good form, notching two goals in the last five games and netting two of their six goals across their last five fixtures.
This Mineros De Zacatecas vs Atletico Morelia preview highlights that Morelia won the most recent head-to-head clash between these two 3-0 at home, but have not won in their last two trips to Zacatecas. Mineros de Zacatecas have a slight edge in the head-to-head with two wins, two draws and a loss in their last five meetings in all competitions. The home team will be looking to consolidate their position in the table with a victory on Saturday and Morelia will be keen to hold onto their top-five spot.
Both teams will hit the back of the net
Atletico’s away record this season is good, with one win and three goals scored, but their opponents are solid at home and have conceded just once in two games. There is enough about this game to suggest both sides will score and that is the selection for this Liga de Expansión clash. This Mineros De Zacatecas vs Atletico Morelia prediction suggests that Mineros are unbeaten at home this season, but Morelia have scored three on the road and this could be a classic chess game between an organized low block and a team who press and surge.
Based on these insights, the Mineros De Zacatecas vs Atletico Morelia betting tips point to both teams finding the net in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
