GUATEMALA CITY (Interstat) — A pivotal Liga Nacional clash sees struggling giant Comunicaciones visit a resurgent Marquense on Sunday, with both Guatemalan clubs seeking momentum in the final stretch of the season.

The matchup at Marquense’s home ground comes amid contrasting recent forms. Marquense, despite a 1-0 loss to Antigua GFC last Monday, had won three of its previous four matches. Comunicaciones, the traditional power, is in a severe slump, winless in five straight league games (0-3-2) and fresh from a 3-1 home defeat to Xelajú last Sunday.

Recent head-to-head history favors the visitors, however. Comunicaciones has won three of the last four meetings, including a 2-1 victory on Feb. 7. The lone blemish was a 1-0 home loss for Marquense last October.

Comunicaciones’ once-commanding campaign has faltered since late February. A promising run that included wins over Municipal and Guastatoya has collapsed, with the club conceding 10 goals in its last five outings. Marquense has shown more consistency in 2026, with its loss to Antigua being only its second in the last seven matches.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a return to winning ways for Comunicaciones, predicting a 2-1 road victory. The result could hinge on whether Comunicaciones’ star-studded roster can halt its defensive leaks and capitalize on chances.

For Marquense, the game represents a prime opportunity to solidify its standing and achieve a rare double over the capital club this season. Another win would bolster its playoff aspirations and deepen the crisis for its historic rival.

The fixture carries extra weight given the limited schedule ahead. Marquense faces a quick turnaround, hosting Xelajú next Wednesday. Comunicaciones has a longer break before its next match, at home against Mixco on April 2.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon local time.