Mineros De Zacatecas

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Coyotes de Tlaxcala

Preview

Mineros de Zacatecas

• Mineros de Zacatecas finished the Liga de Expansión Clausura 2026 regular season phase in the playoff zone on approximately 21 points and advanced to the semifinal stage.
• Mineros enter the weekend on the back of a 3-1 friendly win over Alacranes de Durango.
• The side is expected to control possession, spread the ball wide and control the tempo on their home turf.

Coyotes de Tlaxcala

• Coyotes de Tlaxcala finished the Liga de Expansión Clausura 2026 in around tenth place on approximately 20 points.
• Preseason was mixed with a 4-1 friendly defeat to Piratas FC and a 2-0 win over an El Salvador youth/select side.
• Coach Gustavo Leal will want improvements defensively after the heavy friendly loss.

Head-to-Head

• Since 2020 the fixture has been dominated by Mineros, who have won seven, lost three and drawn three across all competitions.
• Mineros beat Tlaxcala 4-1 in the corresponding Liga de Expansión Clausura 2026 fixture.
• In 2024 Mineros won 1-0 at home and 2-0 away, continuing the recent trend in their favor.

Key Players

• Mauro Pérez is the main man up top and a focal point for Mineros' attack.
• Joaquín Esquivel is a solid midfield enforcer for Mineros.
• Justin Cano offers rotation and link-up potential for Mineros.
• Daniel Álvarez is a spark for Tlaxcala in midfield, contributing in the carry, set-pieces and preseason goals.

Betting Insights

• Mineros are 1.97 favorites, Coyotes are 3.62 outsiders and the draw is 3.4.
• The Over/Under line is tight at 1.85 both ways.
• Both Teams to Score - No is available at 1.98 and is the suggested market to consider.

Prediction

• Expect Mineros to edge this one or for it to finish a gritty draw.
• Most likely scorelines: 1-0 or 2-1 to Mineros.
• Recommended bet: Both Teams to Score - No given the tight Over/Under and recent trends.