GUATEMALA CITY (Interstat) — A pivotal Liga Nacional clash with playoff implications is set for Saturday when Xelaju hosts Guastatoya at the Estadio Mario Camposeco.

The match, scheduled for March 28, 2026, features two sides on contrasting recent trajectories. Xelaju, known as Los Super Chivos, enters with momentum from a statement 3-1 road victory over powerhouse Comunicaciones last Sunday. That win capped a strong run of form, with the team taking 10 points from its last four league matches.

Visiting Guastatoya arrives with confidence of its own, riding a three-match unbeaten streak. That includes a 1-0 away win against Aurora on March 19 and a crucial 1-0 home victory over this same Xelaju side just seven weeks ago on Feb. 7.

The recent head-to-head history, however, reveals a starkly split narrative. Guastatoya’s narrow win in February avenged a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Xelaju in their last visit to Mario Camposeco in August 2025. Xelaju also won the other encounter last October, 2-1 on the road.

Statistically, the contest appears tightly matched. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw. Current form supports that forecast: Xelaju’s attack has found its rhythm, scoring three goals in each of its last two wins, while Guastatoya’s defense has posted consecutive clean sheets.

The matchup carries significant weight in the Liga Nacional table. Xelaju will look to leverage its home-field advantage and high-scoring offense to close the gap on the league’s top sides. Guastatoya aims to solidify its standing by extending its unbeaten run and proving its February win was no fluke.

Key tactical battles will likely center on whether Guastatoya’s resurgent defense can contain Xelaju’s suddenly prolific forwards, and if the visitors can generate offense against a Xelaju backline that has been inconsistent.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time Saturday in Quetzaltenango.