Malacateco vs Xelaju MC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Malacateco

W W W W W

5th place in Apertura

1-0

18/02/2026 17:00

Xelaju MC

D L D L W

6th place in Apertura

Liga Nacional de Guatemala

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Malacateco vs Xelaju MC on 18 February 2026 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Malacateco vs Xelaju MC preview before placing your bet.

Malacateco are currently 5th with 31 points after 22 matches.
Xelaju MC sit 6th with 29 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Malacateco to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Xelaju MC, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Malacateco have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

17:00

2026-02-18

Malacateco vs Xelaju MC - Prediction & Odds

Malacateco

Xelaju MC

2026-02-18 17:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2026

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CSD Municipal	46	22	13	7	2	39	15	24
02 Deportivo Mixco	44	22	14	2	6	33	20	13
03 Antigua GFC	42	22	13	3	6	39	23	16
04 Club Aurora	39	22	11	6	5	31	28	3
05 Malacateco	31	22	10	1	11	26	31	-5
06 Xelaju MC	29	22	8	5	9	33	27	6
07 CD Achuapa	25	22	6	7	9	22	29	-7
08 Deportivo Mictlan	24	22	6	6	10	21	23	-2
09 Coban Imperial	23	22	6	5	11	21	26	-5
10 Marquense	23	22	6	5	11	17	35	-18
11 Guastatoya	22	22	6	4	12	23	37	-14
12 C.S.D. Comunicaciones	20	22	5	5	12	15	26	-11

Clausura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Xelaju MC	39	22	11	6	5	34	19	15
02 CSD Municipal	38	22	11	5	6	32	21	11
03 Deportivo Mixco	36	22	10	6	6	30	26	4
04 C.S.D. Comunicaciones	35	22	11	2	9	28	26	2
05 Antigua GFC	34	22	9	7	6	34	29	5
06 Coban Imperial	32	22	8	8	6	29	22	7
07 Guastatoya	31	22	8	7	7	29	21	8
08 Marquense	30	22	9	3	10	25	29	-4
09 Deportivo Mictlan	27	22	7	6	9	25	36	-11
10 Malacateco	22	22	6	4	12	19	25	-6
11 Club Aurora	20	22	4	8	10	14	30	-16
12 CD Achuapa	19	22	5	4	13	17	32	-15

Head To Head

28/09/2025 19:10

Xelaju MC

3 - 0

Malacateco

GUA D1

19/07/2025 19:00

Malacateco

0 - 1

Xelaju MC

GUA D1

15/03/2025 19:00

Xelaju MC

2 - 1

Malacateco

GUA D1

29/01/2025 18:00

Malacateco

2 - 1

Xelaju MC

GUA D1

01/11/2024 18:00

Malacateco

1 - 0

Xelaju MC

GUA D1

17/08/2024 19:00

Xelaju MC

0 - 0

Malacateco

GUA D1

Malacateco

33%

Draw

17%

Xelaju MC

50%

Malacateco Last 6 matches

14/02/2026 19:00

Guastatoya 1 - 1 Malacateco GUA D1

06/02/2026 18:00

Malacateco 1 - 3 CSD Municipal GUA D1

01/02/2026 10:00

Club Aurora 1 - 0 Malacateco GUA D1

29/01/2026 18:00

Malacateco 2 - 0 Deportivo Mictlan GUA D1

25/01/2026 14:45

Deportivo Mixco 1 - 0 Malacateco GUA D1

21/01/2026 18:00

Malacateco 2 - 1 Marquense GUA D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Xelaju MC

15/02/2026 19:00

Xelaju MC 4 - 2 Marquense GUA D1

11/02/2026 20:00

Monterrey 2 - 0 Xelaju MC CNCF CHL

07/02/2026 18:00

Guastatoya 1 - 0 Xelaju MC GUA D1

04/02/2026 18:00

Xelaju MC 1 - 1 Monterrey CNCF CHL

31/01/2026 18:00

Xelaju MC 2 - 0 C.S.D. Comunicaciones GUA D1

28/01/2026 18:00

CSD Municipal 1 - 0 Xelaju MC GUA D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Liga Nacional de Guate...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Malacateco

Xelaju MC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.35

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

13 (57%)10 (43%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

18 (69%)8 (31%)

Malacateco

Recent matches

Xelaju MC

Under /Over

(65%)15 8(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(85%)22 4(15%)

Under /Over

(17%)4 19(83%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(46%)12 14(54%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)9 17(65%)

/Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(46%)12 14(54%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Malacateco

Xelaju MC

Shots

Malacateco

Total shots

12.22 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Xelaju MC

Total shots

12.68 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Malacateco Pass Xelaju MC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

365

Avg. 365 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Malacateco

Played games

Xelaju MC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.48

Clean sheets

0.50

6.70

154

Corners

145

5.58

0.00

Throw-ins

0.81

0.00

Offsides

0.08

0.91

GK saves

0.62

Malacateco

DISCIPLINARY

Xelaju MC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.04

2.38

0.22

0.23

0.00

Fouls

0.35

0.00

Tackles

0.23

NEXT MATCHES

C.S.D. Comunicaciones

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Malacateco vs Xelaju MC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Malacateco vs Xelaju MC on 18 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Liga Nacional de Guatemala fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Malacateco vs Xelaju MC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Malacateco's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Xelaju MC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Liga Nacional de Guatemala Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Liga Nacional de Guatemala standings and the Liga Nacional de Guatemala form table to understand exactly where Malacateco and Xelaju MC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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