GUATEMALA CITY (Interstat) — A crucial Liga Nacional clash with playoff implications is set for Thursday when Comunicaciones hosts Mixco at the Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores.

The match, scheduled for April 2, 2026, is a meeting of two teams heading in opposite directions in recent form. Mixco enters with momentum, while the historic powerhouse Comunicaciones seeks to halt a troubling skid.

Recent history between the sides suggests a tight contest. The last two meetings, both at Mixco’s stadium, ended in 2-2 draws on March 21 and Feb. 14 of this year. Mixco won the last encounter in the capital, however, securing a 1-0 victory on Oct. 4, 2025.

Current form heavily favors the visitors. Mixco is unbeaten in its last four league matches (3 wins, 1 draw), including a 1-0 victory over league leader Municipal on March 4. Their last outing was the 2-2 draw with Comunicaciones.

In stark contrast, Comunicaciones is mired in a severe slump. Los Cremas have lost four consecutive matches, most recently a 1-0 defeat to Marquense on March 29. They have been outscored 7-1 during this losing streak and have won just once in their last seven league games.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 1-1 draw, a result that would extend Mixco’s positive run but do little to ease the pressure on Comunicaciones.

For Mixco, a positive result would solidify their standing in the upper part of the table as they chase a postseason berth. Key attackers will look to exploit a Comunicaciones defense that has looked vulnerable.

For Comunicaciones, the match is nearly a must-win to revive their faltering campaign and quiet growing discontent among one of Guatemala’s most demanding fan bases. Managerial decisions and team response will be under intense scrutiny.

The match kicks off at 8 p.m. local time. For Comunicaciones, the schedule shows a lengthy break afterward, with their next match not until a double-header against Guastatoya on April 26. Mixco faces Xelajú on April 11.