Antigua GFC vs Comunicaciones Prediction: Duel for a Spot in the Final

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Clausura Semi-Final Leg 1, Antigua GFC will be up against Comunicaciones at the Estadio Pensativo in Antigua. With Antigua playing at home, the odds are likely to favor the home side winning. The two sides played against each other in April 2023, and Comunicaciones won (4-0). From the last 6 matches played between the two, Comunicaciones has won on four occasions, whereas Antigua has only been successful once. Hence, the home advantage could get unbalanced if the visitors strike early. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

As the tournament entered the knockout stage, Antigua GFC demonstrated agile and well-executed performances against their competitors. In the last fixture against CSD Municipal, Antigua won (3-4), in which they managed to secure the win on penalties. For the upcoming home fixture, Antigua will be confident as they have won 62% of their matches this season, averaging 2.15 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Antigua has conceded goals at an average of 1.08 goals per game. Moving forward, Antigua will be looking to maximize the home advantage and play to their strengths. With the likes of Dewinder Bradley and Cristian Hernandez in the lineup, the hosts will be looking forward to scoring early in the contest.

Going in the matchup, Comunicaciones is coming off a win against Deportivo Achuapa (4-1), in which Londono, Samayoa, and Garcia scored goals. Comunicaciones were down and out with a two-goal deficit but managed to bounce back and win 4-1. From the last five matches played, Comunicaciones has won three, drawn one, and lost one. Talking about goal scoring, Comunicaciones has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Comunicaciones has conceded 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goal per game. In away matches this season, Comunicaciones has won 36% and averages 1.28 goals per game.

Moving forward in the contest, both sides are coming off comprehensive wins from their last outings. With a reasonable record at home and away, both sides are likely to score, and the match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals. I am backing Comunicaciones FC to win and score at least 2 goals upfront.

• CSD Comunicaciones FC to Win for 2.41
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.13
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.8