Match Report
Municipal went into the game 1st in the table on 15 points; Xelajú sat 8th on 7 — an 8-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/0.33 for Municipal and 1.8/1.4 for Xelajú (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Over the last five, Municipal had taken 12 of 15 points to Xelajú's 4.
Across 18 recorded meetings, Municipal have 6 wins to Xelajú's 3, with 9 draws, at 2.33 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 28% of the meetings went to the host. Historically tight: 33% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The venue was Estadio El Trébol, with room for 26,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Municipal led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Municipal: Jonathan Franco (23'), C. Archila (80')
Key stats
Possession: Municipal 53% · Xelajú 47% · Total shots: 14-2 · On target: 8-0 · Corners: 6-3