Cobán Imperial vs Malacateco: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 24 February the Liga Nacional brings Cobán Imperial against Malacateco at Estadio Verapaz. Kick-off: 22:00 WAT. In the table, Cobán Imperial are 6th, upper half, on 32 points after 22 matches; Malacateco are 10th (in the drop zone) with 22.
Current form
Cobán Imperial, last 3: LDL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Guastatoya, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.0 goals a game.
Malacateco, last 3: DWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Achuapa, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Malacateco, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.3 for Cobán Imperial.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cobán Imperial 1.7 xG, Malacateco 0.8 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cobán Imperial 57%, draw 24%, Malacateco 19%.
Lower-risk option: Cobán Imperial or draw (81%) at 1.13.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cobán Imperial 1–0 Malacateco. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cobán Imperial57%fair 1.75 · @1.70
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.40
Malacateco19%fair 5.33 · @4.50
2.44Expected goals
1.66Cobán Imperial xG
0.78Malacateco xG
56%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
0–17%
From our goals model: Cobán Imperial 1.7 – 0.8 Malacateco expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Cobán Imperial
Malacateco
Attack vs Liga Nacional average
+2%
-25%
Goals conceded vs average
+3%
-2%
Our expected goals here
1.68
0.72
Our own ratings from every Liga Nacional result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cobán Imperial to win✓
57%
1.75
1.70
Double chance
Cobán Imperial or draw✓
81%
1.23
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.78
1.83
Draw no bet
Cobán Imperial (draw no bet)✓
75%
1.33
–
Asian handicap
Malacateco +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.84
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Cobán Imperial to score first✓
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cobán Imperial / FT Cobán Imperial✓
36%
2.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.69
–
Recent results
Cobán Imperial – last 3
LDL
22 Feb
@ Guastatoya
0–2
L
18 Feb
vs Municipal
0–0
D
15 Feb
@ Aurora
0–1
L
0.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Malacateco – last 3
DWD
21 Feb
vs Achuapa
1–1
D
19 Feb
vs Xelajú
1–0
W
15 Feb
@ Guastatoya
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cobán Imperial and Malacateco.
What is the prediction for Cobán Imperial vs Malacateco?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cobán Imperial vs Malacateco?
On our numbers Cobán Imperial have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Malacateco 19%.
How many goals will there be in Cobán Imperial vs Malacateco?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cobán Imperial vs Malacateco?
Our predicted score is Cobán Imperial 1–0 Malacateco, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Cobán Imperial vs Malacateco?
Cobán Imperial vs Malacateco (Liga Nacional) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Verapaz.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
