Malacateco vs Antigua Prediction: Can the home team defeat the visiting team?

The 12th round encounter is scheduled to commence between Malacateco and Antigua as a component of the Guatemala Liga Nacional Clausura at the Estadio Municipal Santa Lucía Stadium. The host squad will aim to clinch a victory following losses in two of their previous matches. Conversely, the away team will strive to achieve success, considering their current position atop the league standings.

Heading into this fixture, Malacateco aims to bounce back with a victory following their consecutive losses in the past two games, particularly as they play on their home turf. Analysing their recent five matches, they faced defeats against Xelaju, Xinabajul, and Comunicaciones, yet managed wins against Coatepeque and Coban Imperial. Across these games, they netted seven goals while conceding the same number. Currently positioned 8th in the league, they've accumulated 13 points from 10 matches this season.

In their previous encounter with Coatepeque, Antigua continued their winning streak, securing a 4-0 victory and extending it to six matches. Before this game, they triumphed over Guastatoya, Zacapa, Municipal, Deportivo Mixco, and Deportivo Achuapa. Throughout these matches, they scored a total of thirteen goals without conceding any. Occupying the top spot in the league standings, they've amassed 24 points from 11 matches played this season. With an upcoming away game, they aspire to clinch another win.

During their most recent five matches, each team managed to score against the other in four encounters, with four games witnessing the scoring of more than two goals. Malacateco emerged victorious in two matches, whereas Antigua secured victory in three matches.

Given their history of competitive head-to-head matchups often resulting in mutual scoring, it's probable that they will both find the net during this upcoming game, with an expectation of surpassing two goals in total. Moreover, considering the visiting team's superior recent performances, I anticipate them to emerge victorious.