Xelaju MC vs Xinabajul Prediction: Can Xelaju Win and Align its Comeback?

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Matchday 17, Xelaju MC will take on Xinabajul at the Mario Camposeco Stadium in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Just like every league going around, Guatemala is also becoming intense and competitive. According to the table standings of today, Xelaju MC stands at the top of the points table with 9 wins and 32 points, and Xinabajul stands 4th with 7 wins and 26 points. Xinabajul and Club Xelaju last played against each other in February, and Xelaju won (0-1). Talking about the previous head-to-head statistics, Xelaju MC has dominated Xinabajul in the last five meetings (4W 1D).

Going in the matchup, Xelaju MC is coming off a defeat against CSD Municipal (1-0), which was certainly a sitter. With Xelaju leading the points table standings, the last defeat ended Xelaju’s unbeaten run from the last couple of matches. Rai Villa has been spot-on for Club Xelaju; however, they will require the most energetic players in their lineup to take up the scoring challenge. In the last five matches played, Xelaju has scored just 8 goals, averaging 1.6 goals overall. However, the win over Deportivo Achuapa adds strength to Xelaju’s scoring average. Hence, the upcoming matchup will be an important one for the home team. Xelaju has won two and drawn a fixture from the last three matches played at home. 

Going in the matchup, Xinabajul is coming off a draw against Deportivo Mixco (0-0) after winning comprehensively against Xinabajul (1-2) and Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa (5-2). Xinabajul has lost just one fixture in the last five players, which is why the odds are likely to stay balanced ahead of the fixture. The visitors have scored 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, Xinabajul has conceded 8 goals at an average of 1.6 goals. Hence, Xinabajul is likely to carry the scoring average and stay persistent. Secondly, the match form of Xinabajul is quite better on paper and statistically compared to Xelaju at the moment. 

Club Xelaju has failed to score in 2 of the last five matches but still dominated Xinabajul in the head-to-head matchups and the points table standings. Though Xelaju is coming off an uncertain defeat against Municipal, I am backing the home side to win and both teams to score. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals; however, the scoreline could get tricky in case of a high-scoring contest.

• Xelaju MC to Win for 1.57
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.63
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.25