Deportivo Achuapa vs Comunicaciones FC Prediction: Both Teams Carrying an Unbeaten Streak in the Quarter Finals

In the upcoming Liga Nacional de Guatemala fixture, Quarter Final Leg 1 of 2, Deportivo Achuapa will be up against Comunicaciones at the Estadio Wiston Pineda Gudiel in Jutiapa. With 12 wins and 45 points, Comunicaciones FC stood first in the points table at the end of the league matches, whereas Deportivo Achuapa managed to get the 8th spot with 7 wins and 26 points. Hence, the difference in cumulative points and number of wins in the competition is quite explicit. The last time these two teams played against each other in April 2023; Comunicaciones FC won (0-2), playing away from home. From the last four matches played between the two, Deportivo Achuapa has managed to win against Comunicaciones only once. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Achuapa is coming off a win against Iztapa (5-3), in which Victor Omar Manon, Kevyn Aguilar, Dany Lopez, Eliecer Quinones, and Diego Ruiz scored goals. With three wins and two draws in the last five matches, Deportivo Achuapa will look forward to maintaining the unbeaten run in the quarterfinals. When playing at home, Achuapa has managed to bag three consecutive wins, scoring 9 goals at an average of 3.00 goals per game. Hence, the undeniable home advantage is quite clear for Achuapa at home. About the overall scoring average, Achuapa has scored 10 goals in the recent five matches played, averaging 2.00 goals per game. On the other hand, it has conceded 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Irrespective of the table standing, Deportivo Achuapa has done quite well in the tournament. 

Just like Deportivo Achuapa, Comunicaciones FC is coming off a win against CSD Municipal (1-0), in which Azarias Londono scored the only goal in the 37th minute of play. With 4 wins and a draw in the last five matches played, Comunicaciones FC will be looking to keep itself aligned with the vision of winning and not settling for something less. With 10 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Comunicaciones averages 2.00 goals per game. Hence, it is important to understand that the visitors will be relying on their balanced formation. With the likes of Diego Santis, Jose Corena, Stheven Robles, and Lynner Garcia in the lineup, Comunicaciones FC will be looking to apply themselves effectively.

Though both sides are carrying an unbeaten run in the quarterfinal stage, Deportivo Achuapa and Comunicaciones have done equally great in the last couple of matches. Considering Comunicaciones FC’s recent run in the away fixtures, I am predicting either a draw or Comunicaciones FC to win. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score.

• CSD Comunicaciones to Win for 2.15
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.03
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.79