Xelaju MC vs Antigua GFC Prediction: Expecting a Tight Contest

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Matchday 9, Xelaju MC will take on Antigua GFC at the Mario Camposeco Stadium in Quetzaltenango. According to the table standings of today, Xelaju MC stands at the top of the points table with 7 wins and 21 points. On the other hand, Antigua GFC stands 7th with 3 wins and 10 points from 7 matches played. Antigua GFC and Xelaju MC last played in October 2022 and the match ended in a draw (2-2). Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming fixture at the Mario Camposeco Stadium.

Xelaju MC - Coming off a Defeat Against Coban Imperial (WWWWW)

With a terrific run in the ongoing Clausura, Club Xelaju has won five consecutive matches. Going in the matchup, Xelaju MC is coming off a win against Coban Imperial (0-1), in which Rai Villa scored the only goal of the match. Secondly, Maynor Lopez was sent off due to a red card suspension in the 61th minute. In the ongoing Liga Nacional, Xelaju hasn’t lost at home, which puts them in quite a comfortable position for the upcoming match. With a winning streak of 7 matches, Xelaju is likely to make it 8 wins in 8 matches. With a goal scoring average of 1.2 goals per game, Xelaju is likely to score easily against Antigua. Moreover, Xelaju has won 5 clean sheets in the last 5 matches. Hence, I am predicting a resilient gameplay from Xelaju.

Key Players for Xelaju MC

• Darwin Lorn
• Rai Villa

Antigua GFC - Coming off a Win Against Deportivo Mixco (WLDLL)

Going in the matchup, Antigua is coming off a win against Deportivo Mixco (2-1), in which Carlos Mejia scored back-to-back goals in the lateral first half of play. Though Antigua GFC has managed to win just a game from its last 5 matches played, it will be looking to give hosts a tough time on the field. With a goal scoring average of 1.2 goals in the last 5 Liga matches played, Antigua will look to filter through the defenses of Xelaju and score. Antigua will be relying on the likes of Lucas Emanuel and Oscar Santiz.

Key Players for Antigua GFC

• Lucas Emanuel
• Oscar Santiz

Expert Betting Tips

In the last 5 matches played, Antigua has conceded 1 or more goals, hence, Antigua is likely to concede a goal or two against Xelaju. With almost competitive goal scoring average against each other, Xelaju and Antigua, both will look to play with a balanced approach. Hence, I am predicting a draw (1-1).

• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.52
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.24