Xelaju MC vs Antigua GFC Prediction: Antigua a Match Away to Claim the Title

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Clausura Finals Leg 2, Xelaju MC will be up against Antigua GFC at the Mario Camposeco Stadium in Quetzaltenango. Antigua moves forward with a clear advantage from the last outing; however, much will now depend on how Xelaju approaches the contest. In the last five matches played between the two, Antigua has only been successful once, and that was a couple of days back. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup in Quetzaltenango.

Xelaju MC lost to Antigua GFC in the previous leg (2-0), conceding goals in the last few minutes of the game. With the tables turning and Xelaju playing at home, the upcoming matchup could result in the home side dominating. When playing at home, Xelaju has produced a win and a draw in the last two home fixtures. Hence, it could be predicted that Xelaju will provide reasonable competition against Antigua in the upcoming matchup. In the last five matches played, Antigua has scored and conceded 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goal per game. Xelaju has played with a competitive but defensive mindset. Hence, the upcoming matchup could be a test for Antigua. Club Xelaju has scored 44 goals in 40 matches against Antigua, averaging 1.10 goals per game.

Moving forward in the contest, Antigua GFC will be looking to extend their winning advantage and convert it into a win. Cristian Hernandez scored in the 88th minute, followed by Carlos Mejia's strike on a penalty. With the win in the last game, Antigua now has 4 wins and a draw in the last five matches played. In terms of overall scoring, Antigua has scored 12 goals and conceded 7, averaging 2.40 and 1.40 goals per game, respectively. With an unsung advantage in the home fixture, Antigua will be looking to maintain the same balance and win against Xelaju in the Mario Camposeco Stadium. In the last two away matches, Antigua has scored 4 goals, making it likely for them to win the upcoming outing without any hassle. With the likes of Hernandez, Bradley, and Mejia in the lineup, Antigua can certainly upset the hosts tomorrow. In terms of scoring against Xelaju, Antigua has scored 45 goals in 40 matches, averaging 1.13 goals per game.

With Clausura Final Leg 2 being played at the Mario Camposeco Stadium in Quetzaltenango, the home side will be looking to bounce back and strike early in the contest. On the other hand, the visitors will be aiming to keep the scoring to a minimum. The last three matches of Antigua have produced a total of under 2.5 goals in 90 minutes of play. Hence, I am expecting both teams to score tomorrow, and the final scoreline to be 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes of play.

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.78
• Double Chance - Antigua GFC Or X for 2.18
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95