Iztapa vs Xelaju MC Prediction: Xelaju Leading the Points Table by Quite a Comprehensive Lead

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Matchday 13, Iztapa will take on Xelaju MC at the Estadio Municipal El Morón in Iztapa. Going in the matchup, Xelaju MC stands at the top of the points table with 8 wins and 27 points. On the other hand, Iztapa stands 7th with 4 wins and 15 points. When the last time these two teams played against each other, Club Xelaju won 3-0 convincingly. Taking momentum from the last win and moving forward with a consistent game form, Xelaju might be the favorite for winning away from home as well.

Puerto de Iztapa - Lost to Deportivo Mixco by Two Goals (DWWLD)

Going in the matchup, Iztapa is coming off a defeat against Mixco (4-2), in which Pedro Julio Samayoa and Marcelo Ferreira scored goals. Iztapa has scored 11 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging over 2.00 goals per game. However, the last defeat was a serious blow, considering the unbeaten game form of Iztapa. For the upcoming home fixture, Iztapa will be confident for at least defending if not winning convincingly, as they have stood unbeaten in the last 6 home games in Liga Nacional. With 22 goals scored in 22 matches against Xelaju, Iztapa averages 1.00 goals per game. In order to register a convincing win, Xelaju will have to improve its scoring average. 

Xelaju MC - Coming off a Win Against Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa (WDDDW)

Going in the matchup, Xelaju MC is coming off a win against Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa (1-0), in which Rai Villa scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute of play. Though Xelaju is coming off an unbeaten form, its goal-scoring average is just 0.40 goals in the last 5 matches played. Moreover, Xelaju didn’t score in three of the last five matches played in the competition. In order to keep the winning momentum alive, Xelaju will have to penetrate through the defenses of the opposition and score. Giving credit to Xelaju’s overall defense, they have conceded no goals in the last 5 matches played. 

Expert Betting Tips

With 31 goals in 22 matches, Xelaju averages 1.41 goals per game against Iztapa. Therefore, I am backing Xelaju to either secure a draw or win (0-2). With clean sheets in the last 5 matches played, Xelaju will be hoping to win this one in a clean sheet as well. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Xelaju for 1.66
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.65
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.836