With Cobán Imperial eyeing a climb out of ninth place and Suchitepéquez desperate to escape the bottom, the Oct. 28 clash could reshape the lower half of the Apertura 2026 table.
Key points
- Cobán Imperial aim to build on a recent four‑win run and move toward the playoff spots.
- Suchitepéquez need a win to break out of last place, hoping to replicate their August 28 upset.
- Both squads have full-strength line‑ups, making the tactical battle between coaches Ramiro Cepeda and Domingo Zalazar a key focus.
- The match will be broadcast live on FOX, offering fans a chance to watch the decisive lower‑table clash.
The 17th‑round meeting of the Torneo Apertura 2026 pits Cobán Imperial against Suchitepéquez at Estadio Verapaz on Wednesday, 28 October, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 and the action streamed live on FOX, according to Claro Sports.
Cobán Imperial sit ninth in the standings with 19 points earned from five wins, four draws and seven defeats. After a shaky start to the campaign, the team has found form, winning four of its last six matches, including a 3‑1 home victory over Marquense, and will look to extend that momentum in front of their supporters.
Current league positions
Suchitepéquez occupy the league’s last spot with nine points (one win, six draws, nine losses). Their most recent result was a 2‑2 draw with Aurora, and they have lost only once in their last four games. However, the club still needs to turn draws into wins to climb out of the relegation zone, especially after their sole victory of the season came against Cobán Imperial on 28 August, a 3‑2 upset they will hope to repeat.
Both coaches have announced their starting line‑ups, and neither side is missing suspended players. Ramiro Cepeda’s Imperial will line up Tomás Casas in goal, a back four of Luis De León, Selvin Tení, Darwin Torres and Julio Sandoval, midfielders Byron Leal, Eduardo Soto and Lester Ical, and forwards Janderson Pereira, Steven Paredes and Uri Amaral. Domingo Zalazar’s Suchitepéquez will start Julio Secaida between the posts, a defensive line of Dany Rodas, César Madrid, Wilson Díaz and Fabricio González, a midfield trio of Marco Rivas, Armando Zamorano and Mafre Icuté, and a forward line of Figo Montaño, Denis Herrera and Alejandro Galindo.
Recent form and key players
Historical meetings show a relatively balanced rivalry: in the last five encounters, Suchitepéquez won 3‑2 on 28 August 2026, lost 4‑2 on 3 March 2018, and the teams split victories in 2017 and 2018. The recent 3‑2 win gives Suchitepéquez a psychological edge, but Imperial’s recent surge suggests the match could be tightly contested.
Reader questions
When and where is the Cobán Imperial vs Suchitepéquez match being played?
The game takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 15:00 local time in Estadio Verapaz, and it will be streamed live on FOX.
What are the recent results for each team entering the match?
Cobán Imperial come off a 3‑1 home win over Marquense and have won four of their last six games. Suchitepéquez most recently drew 2‑2 with Aurora and have lost only once in their last four matches.
Source: clarosports.com
