Antigua GFC hosts CD Marathón in Group B
Antigua GFC looks to build on its strong home record, while CD Marathón seeks its first away victory in the Central American Cup.
Antigua, Guatemala - The 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup continues on Thursday with Antigua GFC hosting CD Marathón in Group B at Estadio Pensativo in Antigua, Guatemala,
Antigua is coming off a 2-0 loss to Real Estelí FC but has enjoyed a strong home record in the competition, avoiding defeat in five of its seven home matches in Central American Cup history.
CD Marathón, meanwhile, is seeking its first away win in this competition. In its last away match in the competition – a scoreless draw against CS Herediano – the Honduran club earned its first point on the road and first clean sheet in Central American Cup history.
Opta Facts: Antigua GFC vs. CD Marathón
- Antigua GFC has avoided defeat in five of its seven home matches in the Concacaf Central American Cup (2D), although four of those games ended in draws (1W).
- CD Marathón is seeking its first away victory in the Concacaf Central American Cup (1D, 2L). In its most recent road match, the Honduran side earned its first away point and recorded its first clean sheet away from home with a 0-0 draw against CS Herediano.
- Antigua GFC has registered 18 high recoveries in the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup, tied for the second-highest total alongside Verdes FC, behind only FC Motagua (22).
- Antigua GFC has started its possession sequences an average of 44.5 meters from its own goal in the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup, the third-highest mark in the tournament, behind only FC Motagua (45.0m) and L.A. Firpo (45.3m).
- José Aguilera (CD Marathón) was the only Monstruo Verde player to record at least five tackles and five clearances in the club's opening match of the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup, finishing with five tackles and five clearances against CS Herediano.
