Deportivo Marquense and Antigua Guatemala meet on Saturday, Oct 3 at 4:00 AM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Liga Nacional – Apertura. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

Deportivo Marquense come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Antigua Guatemala, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Deportivo Marquense head into this on the back of a defeat, while Antigua Guatemala arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Deportivo Marquense face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Antigua Guatemala have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Deportivo Marquense won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Deportivo Marquense a slight edge, but Antigua Guatemala are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.