Club Xelaju vs Deportivo Achuapa Prediction: Can Xelaju Keep its Dominance High in the Points Table?

In the upcoming fixture of the Guatemala Liga Nacional, Matchday 15, Club Xelaju will take on Deportivo Achuapa at the Mario Camposeco Stadium in Quetzaltenango. Club Xelaju stands at the top of the points table with 8 wins and 29 points from 14 matches played. Deportivo Achuapa on the other hand stands 9th with 4 wins and 15 points. The last time these two sides played in February, Xelaju won (0-1). Continue reading to find out more about the contest and interesting insights.

Club Xelaju - Coming off Back to Back Draws (DDWDD)

Going in the matchup, Xelaju is coming off draws against Mixco (0-0) and previously against Iztapa (1-1). Though Xelaju dominates the points table standings, it has drawn 4 of its last 5 matches in the league. With an unbeaten record in the last 13 matches of Liga Nacional, Club Xelaju might again look to settle for a draw. However, the home advantage is likely to give Xelaju a boost before the last 2 months of the league start. Xelaju has scored only 2 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging only 0.4 goals per game. Hence, Xelaju might fancy its chances for winning, however, the winning margin will not be massive.

Deportivo Achuapa - Coming off a Draw Against Antigua Guatemala (DWWLW)

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Achuapa is coming off a draw against Antigua Guatemala (0-0) and a win previously against Mixco (1-0). Deportivo Achuapa has done really well in the last couple of matches, scoring 6 goals, averaging 1.2 goals per game. With three 3 wins, a draw, and a defeat in the last 5 matches, Achuapa will be aligning itself to score and win over Xelaju, which is inclined towards playing defensively. With the likes of Carlos Quinonez and Eliecer Quinones in the lineup, Achuapa will be taking its chances for scoring.

Expert Betting Tips

Going forward in the matchup, I believe the upcoming contest will be a tricky one for the home side, as they have played defense a lot. Now, shifting themselves from a defensive to attacking mindset may be difficult. I strongly feel and predict Achuapa can strike an upset and win the contest or even manage a draw. The final scoreline is likely to be under 2.5 goals, and both sides will score. 

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.78
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.09
• Draw or CD Achuapa for 2.40