Antigua GFC vs Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa Prediction: Chance for Antigua to Get Back on Track

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga Nacional Guatemala, Matchday 6, Antigua GFC will take on Santa Lucia at the Estadio de Municipal in Tecpán. Going in the contest, Antigua stands 6th with 2 wins and 6 points and Cotzumalguapa stands 7th also with 2 wins and 6 points. If any of the two teams managed to win, we might observe changes in the top 5 standings. Antigua and Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa have regularly competed in Liga Nacional Clausura and Apertura. The last time these two teams played against each other, Antigua won (3-2). Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming fixture and likely outcomes. 

Antigua GFC - Has Lost Two Back to Back Games (LLWWL)

Going in the game, Antigua GFC is coming off a defeat against Guastatoya (3-1), in which Lucas Emanuel Gomez scored the only goal for Antigua. Antigua started the proceedings with a lead, but unfortunately they couldn’t restrict the opposition from scoring. However, for the upcoming home fixture, Antigua GFC will be little confident, as they have managed to stay unbeaten in 35 of the last 42 home games. Moreover, in home fixtures, Antigua GFC has a goal scoring average of 2.24 goals per game. In the last 13 games played against Santa Lucia, Antigua averages 1.23 goals per game. Moving forward, Antigua will be certain to score early in the contest, taking the lead to their best advantage.

Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa - Coming off a Win Against Coban Imperial (WLLLW)

After losing three consecutive fixtures, Santa Lucia is coming off a comprehensive win against Coban Imperial (2-0), in which Daniel Delgadillo and Yunior Perez scored goals during the 70th-75th minute of play. Cotzumalguapa’s away form isn’t upto the mark, as they have lost their last 5 away fixtures. Moreover, they have failed to score a goal in each of their last 3 away matches. Hence, Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa is likely to leak goals against Antigua. In the last 13 appearances against Antigua, Santa Lucian team has scored 9 goals at an average of 0.69 goals per game. 

Expert Betting Tips

Since January 2022, Antigua and Cotzumalguapa have competed in 4 fixtures. Antigua GFC has dominated in every match, managing to score a goal or more at least. Moreover, Lucas Emanuel Gomez has been spot on in recent matches for Antigua, making the attack dependable. Hence, I am backing the home side to win and score over 2 goals. Considering the goal scoring average of Cotzumalguapa against Antigua, I am predicting a 2-1 scoreline.

• Goals Over 2.5 for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.15
• Antigua GFC To Win And Total < 3.5 - Yes for 1.85