Malacateco vs Xelaju: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Malacateco prepare to host Xelaju on February 19, 2026, with kick-off at 01:00, this GUATEMALA: Liga Nacional, Clausura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Malacateco, currently 9th in the standings with 7 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 6 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Xelaju, sitting 4th with 10 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Malacateco and Xelaju have favored Xelaju, with Xelaju claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). This fixture has generally favored Xelaju in recent years.

In their previous league match against Guastatoya, Malacateco recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Xelaju's last outing came against Marquense, where they secured a 4-2 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Malacateco are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Malacateco and Xelaju are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Malacateco's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Xelaju's games average 2.4 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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