CSD Municipal vs Club Xelaju Prediction: Xelaju Leading the Points Table Standings

In the opening fixture of the Liga Nacional Guatemala, Matchday 16, Xelaju MC will be up against CSD Municipal at the Estadio El Trébol in Guatemala City. Going in the matchup, CSD Municipal stands 6th with 4 wins and 16 points from 12 matches played. On the other hand, Club Xelaju dominates the table standings with 9 wins and 32 points from 15 matches played so far in the contest. When the two sides met in February 2023, Club Xelaju won 1-0 at home. However, now the ends have been switched, and Municipal will be hosting Xelaju. 

CSD Municipal - Coming off a Defeat Against Deportivo Mixco (LDLWD)

Going in the matchup, CSD Municipal is coming off a defeat against Deportivo Mixco (3-1), in which CSD Municipal couldn’t capitalize even after getting the lead due to an own goal by the opposition in the 31st minute of play. With 2 defeats, 2 draws, and just a win in the last 5 matches played, Municipal is likely to continue with its inconsistent game form. In the last 5 matches played, CSD Municipal has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.6 goals per game. Apart from the scoring objective, Municipal has conceded 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Hence, CSD Municipal will look to minimize the scoring from the other end and make efforts to defeat the table toppers. 

Key Players for CSD Municipal

• Antonio Lopez
• Pedro Altan
• Matias Rotondi

Club Xelaju - Coming off a Thrashing Win Against Deportivo Achuapa (WDDWD)

Going in the matchup, Club Xelaju is coming off a terrific performance against Deportivo Achuapa (6-1), in which Rai Villa, Frank de Leon, Manuel Moran, and Yoni Barrios scored goals. Rai Villa was the player in the spotlight with his amazing hat trick in the first 29 minutes of play. Considering the slow and under-par scoring average of Xelaju, the last match was predicted to be a low-scoring event. However, the result came out completely opposite in terms of scoring. Hence, Xelaju has announced itself as they look to keep the top spot to itself. In the last 5 matches played, Xelaju has won two and drawn three matches. 

Key Players for Club Xelaju

• Rai Villa
• Manuel Moran

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the contest, the two teams will be playing for a certain win and three important points. However, winning won’t be easy for the home side as Xelaju is coming off a robust performance against Achuapa. The upcoming matchup is likely to result in Xelaju’s favor, and only the visitors to score positively. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals. 

• Xelaju MC or X for 1.9
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.47
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.568