Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Mixco Prediction: Can Mixco Recover from the Last Defeat

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Matchday 20, Comunicaciones will be up against Deportivo Mixco at the Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores in Guatemala City. With Comunicaciones standing 2nd with 9 wins and 35 points, the upcoming matchup could result in the home side’s favor. Mixco, on the other hand, stands 6th with 7 wins and 27 points from 19 matches played. If Comunicaciones manages to win the upcoming contest, Xelaju MC will lose the top spot. Comunicaciones FC and Deportivo Mixco last played against each other in February 2023, and the match resulted in a draw. In the last four matches played between the two, 2 matches have been won by Comunicaciones, and 2 have ended in a draw. 

Going in the matchup, Comunicaciones FC is coming off a win against Iztapa (1-5), in which Diego Santis, Jose Corena, Stheven Robles, Lynner Garcia, and Diego Barreto scored goals. If Comunicaciones FC continues with the striking form, the upcoming matchup is likely to end in the home side’s favor. In the last five matches played, Comunicaciones FC has won three and drawn two fixtures. Talking about the goal-scoring average, Comunicaciones FC has scored 13 goals, averaging 2.60 goals per game. On the other hand, Comunicaciones FC has conceded 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals. When playing at home, Comunicaciones FC has stood unbeaten in the last two matches. With the presence of Oscar Mejia, Joes Corena, and Lynner Garcia in goal-scoring form, the upcoming matchup could result in Comunicaciones scoring positively.

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Mixco is coming off a close defeat against Antigua Guatemala (1-2), in which Jose Franco started with a lead in the 43rd minute of play, but gave away in the lateral quarter of play. Apart from the defeat against Antigua, Mixco has registered wins against Coban Imperial (0-1) and Malacateco (1-0). In the last five matches played, Mixco has scored 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. On the other hand, Mixco has conceded just 3 goals in the last five matches. Hence, Mixco is likely to continue with a balanced formation and defense. With the presence of Esteban Garcia, Roque Caballero, and Jean Marquez in the lineup, Mixco might be able to score a goal or more.

Moving forward in the contest, Comunicaciones FC will be starting as a favorite due to the home advantage and unbeaten match form. Apart from that, Comunicaciones’ striking average is almost 2.5 goals per game. Hence, I am expecting a total of over 2.5 goals. Deportivo Mixco, on the other hand, is struggling after losing the away game against Guatemala. The final scoreline is expected to be 3-1 at the end of 90 minutes of play.

• CSD Comunicaciones to Win for 1.40
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.16
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.98