Things are looking good for Cotzumalguapa so far, with the 1st spot in the Liga Nacional table and anticipating the visit of Malacateco (who are sitting at 8th).
- Cotzumalguapa is in the best form (5-1-0)
- Malacateco have the most dropped points from leading position (9) in Liga Nacional
The hosts Cotzumalguapa saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Concacaf League. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Deportivo Saprissa.
Cotzumalguapa form and stats
Cotzumalguapa have played 5 Liga Nacional games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-2-0 (wins-draws-losses). Cotzumalguapa haven’t lost a league-game in ten attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Malacateco, 66 days ago.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Cotzumalguapa, as their goalkeeper Luis Moran has completely shut out the opponents for 443 minutes in the Liga Nacional.
No payout for Cotzumalguapa in their previous match, an away game at Deportivo Saprissa that ended in defeat 2-4. A goal frenzy last time out for Cotzumalguapa, with a total of 6 goals in the match against Deportivo Saprissa. Fun stuff to watch!
Preceding that match was a defeat to Deportivo Saprissa (0-2).The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Cotzumalguapa handle that role? We have found eight games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are four wins, two draws and two defeats.
Cotzumalguapa are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 7 goals in 5 games. Cotzumalguapa have only conceded 3 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Malacateco form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Malacateco so far with only 5 points returning home. The records show 1-2-3 (win-draw-lose).
Malacateco are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 0-0 draw at Nueva Concepcion (placed 9th).
Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Guastatoya.We have checked recent matches where Malacateco have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those eight games were two victories, two draws and four defeats.
The attacking power of Malacateco when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored from 6 league matches away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Malacateco have conceded 9 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The teams have faced each other previously this season, with the result Malacateco - Cotzumalguapa 1-2 entered in the official records. As for the last eight games between these two teams, there's five Cotzumalguapa victories, one draw and two Malacateco wins. Over/under statistics; two of these games ended with three goals or more, six matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Rotondi 7 goals |  J. Velásquez 4 goals | C. Martínez Viscaya 3 goals |
Cotzumalguapa missing players
Malacateco missing players
| Cotzumalguapa | Malacateco | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 14 | 7 | 1 | Scored | S | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Conceded | C | 4 | 9 | 16 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 67% | 82% |
| 70% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 50% | 64% |
| 20% | 20% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 33% | 45% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 33% | 27% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 18% |
| 50% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 17% | 45% |
| 50% | 40% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 50% | 36% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 67% | 36% |
| 4.1 | 5.4 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| 4.4 | 4.2 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| 2.4 | 2.2 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5 | 3 | 2.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 9.4 | 12.2 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 5 | 6.8 |
| 3.3 | 3.2 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 2 | 3.1 |
| 42% | 44% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 33% | 32% |
- Cotzumalguapa have not yet lost a game.
- Cotzumalguapa have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Cotzumalguapa have scored in all their matches so far.
- Cotzumalguapa have the fewest matches over the total-line (1) in Liga Nacional
- Cotzumalguapa have the fewest matches under the total-line (2) in Liga Nacional
- Cotzumalguapa have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Cotzumalguapa haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Cotzumalguapa is in the best form (5-1-0)
- Malacateco have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Malacateco have the most conceded goals in the second half (14) in Liga Nacional
- Malacateco have the most dropped points from leading position (9) in Liga Nacional
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cotzumalguapa | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 24 |
| 2 | Antigua GFC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 22 |
| 3 | Comunicaciones | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Municipal | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | Xelaju | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 18 |
| 6 | Solola | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -2 | 15 |
| 7 | Iztapa | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -1 | 13 |
| 8 | Malacateco | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 12 |
| 9 | Nueva Concepcion | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | -10 | 11 |
| 10 | Coban Imperial | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 8 |
| 11 | Achuapa | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 7 |
| 12 | Guastatoya | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 10 | -6 | 5 |