Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa vs Deportivo Iztapa Prediction: Expecting a Low Scoring But Sensational Encounter

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Matchday 10, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa will take on Deportivo Iztapa at the Estadio Municipal Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa in Guatemala. According to the table standings of today, Cotzumalguapa stands 7th with 3 wins and 11 points from 9 matches played so far in the contest. On the other hand, the struggle for Iztapa continues as it has registered only 2 wins and 9 points in the contest so far. Iztapa and Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa last played in October 2022 and Iztapa won (2-3). From the last 4 matches played between the two, Iztapa has dominated thrice.

Going in the matchup, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa is coming off a win against Deportivo Achuapa (1-0), in which Daniel Delagadillo scored the only goal. The home side has won twice when playing at home in the last 5 matches played, which is why they will be confident for the upcoming outing. With 4 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Cotzumalguapa averages 0.8 goals per game. Hence, Sana Lucia will have to make an effort in order to register a comprehensive win at home. If we talk about Santa Lucia’s overall goal scoring average, it has scored 26 goals in the last 26 matches played against Iztapa. With a goal scoring average of 1 goal per game, Cotzumalguapa is likely to score a goal at least.

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Iztapa is coming off a draw against Guastatoya (1-1), in which Marcelo Ferreira scored a goal on a penalty. Deportivo Iztapa has scored 7 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.4 goals per game. Though Deportivo Iztapa leads the head-to-head win count against Santa Lucia and also dominates the goal-scoring average of 1.5 goals per game, the upcoming matchup is likely to be a competitive one. With Jhony Moises Cano Barrios and Cristian Guerra on the side, Deportivo Iztapa’s management will be hoping for responsible play.

Deportivo Iztapa has lost 2 away games in the last five played. Hence, their away form will be under the radar. Santa Lucia is likely to capitalize on the situation and bag three important win points. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals and only Cotzumalguapa to win. 

• Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa to Win for 1.70
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.74
• Correct Score 1-0 for 5.5