- Mineros De Zacatecas have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches.
- CD Irapuato have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five fixtures.
- Mineros are set up to be a tough nut to crack and counter with quick vertical transitions.
CD Irapuato’s comeback story is full of intrigue
4th placed CD Irapuato have made a terrific start to their Liga de Expansión 2025/2026 campaign and have 22 points from their opening 13 games. The side are just two points ahead of 5th-placed Mineros De Zacatecas, and our Mineros De Zacatecas vs CD Irapuato prediction is that this gap could narrow or widen depending on the result of the much-anticipated match. Their latest results have been a 2-2 away draw with Atletico La Paz and a 2-1 home win over Tapatio. Daniel Alcántar has his side playing an aggressive, high-tempo style which has been full of purpose in this, Irapuato’s first season back in Mexican second tier.
The visitors have won two of their six away matches in Liga de Expansion, but they have drawn their last two away games. This run of games would suggest that Irapuato are a little lacking in terms of a finishing touch, they are simply not taking their chances away from home. As part of the Mineros De Zacatecas vs CD Irapuato preview, it's worth noting that Benjamin Sanchez is Irapuato’s most potent forward, netting four goals in 13 league games, but they have looked a much more potent side of late with Julio Doldan scoring three of their last six goals.
Irapuato will aim to stretch the game
With 20 points from 13 Liga de Expansion games, Mineros De Zacatecas are in the thick of the race for a playoff place, but they have been inconsistent at home in the last few weeks. The Mineros De Zacatecas vs CD Irapuato prediction takes on added significance here, as the home side have won one and lost one of their last two home games and are priced at 1.73 to beat Irapuato on Saturday. The visitor’s price of 4.12 suggests they are underdogs but with the two sides so close in the table, this looks like an interesting match.
Mauro Perez has been a big factor in Mineros’ recent rise up the standings, he’s scored six times in 13 appearances in the league, four of which have come in the past five games. His hot streak has fueled a Mineros attack that has been deadly of late, Perez has four of their ten goals in the same period. Luis Ángel Muñoz will have instilled a pragmatic approach on his squad following a recent managerial transition, they are a compact unit with a habit of launching vertical attacks through the middle and wide areas.
Goals likely in Zacatecas
This game will feature a tactical clash of styles between an ambitious comeback project in Irapuato and a club who are more seasoned in the Liga de Expansion and are pragmatically minded. This Mineros De Zacatecas vs CD Irapuato prediction suggests Mineros have enough momentum and have home advantage to sneak a victory in this one, although Irapuato are full of attacking intent, so we expect a close and open game. Additionally, our Mineros De Zacatecas vs CD Irapuato betting tips point toward over 2.5 goals at 1.76, with both teams looking to attack and the Mineros keen to counterattack.
