Antigua Guatemala vs Deportivo Malacateco Prediction: Can Deportivo Malacateco Extend its Momentum from the Liga Nacional Quarter Finals?

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala will be up against Deportivo Malacateco at the Estadio Pensativo in Antigua. Both sides were seen in Liga Nacional quarterfinals, in which Antigua managed a draw against Coban Imperial, whereas Deportivo Malacateco won against CSD Municipal (1-0). Comparing the head-to-head statistics of the two sides, it seems as Antigua leads the count with 17 wins, whereas 9 games ended with no result. The last time these wo sides played, Malacateco won 2-1, however, with Antigua playing at home this time around we can expect a different result. 

Antigua Guatemala has been quite consistent when it comes to Liga Nacional games, as in the last consecutive 12 games, Antigua hasn’t lost in the first half. In the upcoming contest, Antigua will look to carry its unbeaten run in home games and extend the unbeaten home count to 13. Moreover, in the last 39 games played at home, Antigua hasn’t lost in 34. With such prolific numbers at home, Antigua are certainly favorites. With an overall goal scoring average of 1.86 goals per game, Antigua are doing well, moreover, their goal scoring average at home is 2.21, which is quite peculiar. To back their home average, their conceding average at home is just 0.71 goals per game. In light of the above mentioned stats and record at home, Antigua are likely to steal the show in Estadio Pensativo. 

Going in the contest, Deportivo Malacateco will be well-aware about their away games record. Moreover, their record against Antigua isn’t much convincing, however, in football any side could win on its day. Talking about their away record in Liga Nacional, Deportivo Malacateco has registered a single win from its 19 away matches. Moreover, their goal scoring average is just 0.83 goals per game in away fixtures. Taking no credit from their previous home performances, Malacateco are likely to struggle against Antigua. 

With the head to head and home record favoring Antigua, it will be a high scoring game with both sides scoring goal. As Antigua averages above 2.0 goals per game, we can expect a final scoreline of 2-1 or even 3-1. A comprehensive win at the very start of the season will give Antigua phenomenal boost and confidence. 

• Antigua GFC to Win for 1.66
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.92
• Antigua GFC To Score Next Goal 1 for 1.59