Deportivo Iztapa vs Deportivo Guastatoya Prediction: Can Iztapa Turn its Fortune at Home?

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Liga Nacional de Guatemala, Matchday 9, Iztapa will square off against Guastatoya at the Estadio Municipal El Morón. Going in the all-important fixture, Guastatoya stands 3rd with 5 wins and 16 points. On the other hand, Iztapa stands 10th with just 2 wins and 8 points from 8 matches played so far in the contest. Iztapa last played Guastatoya in November 2022 and Guastatoya won (0-1). 

Deportivo Iztapa - Coming off a Defeat Against Comunicaciones FC (LWLDL)

Going in the matchup, Iztapa’s struggle continues in the ongoing Liga Nacional de Guatemala. From the last five matches played Iztapa has won just a single fixture and that was against Antigua GFC (2-1). Against Comunicaciones (4-2), Christian Albizures scored the two goals for his side. Secondly, Iztapa conceded 4 goals in the second half of play, which highlights their poor defense. Moreover, Iztapa has conceded a goal at least in its last 19 matches. With an under-par goal scoring average against Guastatoya, Iztapa will find scoring tough against Guastatoya.

Deportivo Guastatoya - Has Secured Two Back to Back Wins (WWLWD)

Going in the matchup, Guastatoya is coming off a close win against Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa (1-0), in which Jorge Vargas scored the only goal in the final extra time. With the likes of Matias Galvaliz, Jose Gonzalez, and Victor Armas in the lineup, Guastatoya is likely to have the upper hand. Apart from the recent match winning streak, Guastatoya has failed to score in its last 4 away games. Hence, Guastatoya will find it difficult to score against Iztapa. With a goal scoring average of 1.8 goals against Iztapa, Guastatoya will back itself to register an important away win.

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming matchup, Guastatoya will be the favorite because it possesses a decent track-record against Iztapa. Secondly, Guastatoya will back itself to score at least two goals, as it has scored 7 goals in the last 5 matches played. If Iztapa manages to score, the upcoming match might end in a draw. Hence, I am predicting a game total of under 2.5 goals.

• Full Time Result - Draw or Guastatoya for 1.55
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.64
• Goals Scored In Both Halves - Yes for 1.84