Match Summary
Xelajú defeated Malacateco 1:0. The match was played in Liga Nacional 2025. Goals were scored by Y. Jaen 45′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Xelajú made 5 substitutions, Malacateco made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Xelajú and Malacateco — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Xelajú lined up in a — formation under Roberto Hernandez, while Malacateco deployed a — under Jose Guadalupe Cruz.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Xelajú is 6.73, compared to 6.91 for Malacateco. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Xelajú's highest-rated starter is J. Aparicio (7.19), while Malacateco's best-rated player is G. Vasquez (7.06).
Midfield Control
Xelajú field 11 midfielders averaging 6.73, versus Malacateco's 11 rated 6.91. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 75% for Xelajú and 87% for Malacateco. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Age & Experience
The average age of Xelajú's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: R. Calderon (32), oldest: S. Cardenas (34)), while Malacateco average 27.0 (youngest: G. Vasquez (19), oldest: M. Jimenez (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Xelajú's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 2 for Malacateco. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Xelajú have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Malacateco show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Xelajú vs Malacateco Head to Head Results
Xelajú and Malacateco have met 3 times — Xelajú won 2, Malacateco won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Xelajú leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.67 per match (4 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 16 Apr 2026