CD Marathon host Alianza in the CONCACAF Central American Cup. Both sides have been picking up decent results lately, though neither looks completely settled defensively.
The two clubs met in this very competition just last month, and that meeting didn't go Marathon's way at home. With a few weeks still to run before this one kicks off, there's a fair bit to weigh up before picking a side.
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Marathon tighter at the back, Alianza freer with goals
Marathon's last 20 matches across Liga Nacional and the Central American Cup show nine wins, seven draws and four losses, with 27 scored and only 16 conceded. That's a solid defensive record over a decent sample.
CD Marathon: 20 completed matches; Alianza: 20 completed matches.
CD Marathon
- Win
- 45% 9 / 20
- Draw
- 35% 7 / 20
- Loss
- 20% 4 / 20
- Scored
- 27
- Conceded
- 16
- Difference
- +11
Alianza
- Win
- 40% 8 / 20
- Draw
- 40% 8 / 20
- Loss
- 20% 4 / 20
- Scored
- 29
- Conceded
- 27
- Difference
- +2
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Nacional | Juticalpa | CD Marathon | 21.09.2026 | 3-2 |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | LD Alajuelense | CD Marathon | 18.09.2026 | 3-1 |
| Liga Nacional | CD Marathon | CD Olimpia | 14.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | CD Marathon | LD Alajuelense | 11.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga Nacional | CD Marathon | Estrella Roja | 06.09.2026 | 5-0 |
| Liga Nacional | Génesis | CD Marathon | 30.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | CD Marathon | Real Estelí | 27.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga Nacional | CD Marathon | Real Espana | 24.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | CD Marathon | Alianza | 20.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Nacional | Atlético Choloma | CD Marathon | 17.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | Alianza | Fuerte San Francisco | 24.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primera Division | Alianza | Municipal Limeño | 21.09.2026 | 3-2 |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | Alianza | CD Motagua | 17.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | CD Motagua | Alianza | 10.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| Primera Division | Águila | Alianza | 07.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primera Division | Alianza | Atletico Balboa | 30.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera Division | Platense | Alianza | 27.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primera Division | Isidro Metapán | Alianza | 23.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | CD Marathon | Alianza | 20.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera Division | Alianza | Cacahuatique | 16.08.2026 | 0-0 |
Alianza's recent run tells a different story. Eight wins, eight draws and four losses from 20 games, with 29 for but 27 against. They're scoring plenty but also shipping goals regularly, which points to a more open, less settled team than Marathon.
Marathon's recent defensive solidity contrasts with Alianza's habit of games going both ways.
Comparative Team Statistics: CD Marathon vs Alianza

Honours even in recent meetings
There have only been two recorded meetings between these sides, and it's one apiece. Marathon won 1-0 at home back in August 2024, but Alianza reversed that result with a 1-0 win at Marathon's ground just last month.
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | CD Marathon | Alianza | 20.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | CD Marathon | Alianza | 28.08.2024 | 1-0 |
Both games were low-scoring and tight, which fits with what we're seeing in their broader recent form too.
Recent history offers no clear edge either way.

A quick rematch in the same competition
These two have now faced off twice within a couple of months, both times in the Central American Cup. Marathon will fancy putting right that recent home defeat, while Alianza will feel they know exactly what to expect having won there before.
With the fixture still around a month away from where things stand now, form on both sides could shift again before kickoff. Nothing here points strongly to one team having the clear upper hand.
Squad lists and player details
Squad and player details
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Messiniti | Argentina | 30 | Attacker | 184 | 80 |
| I. Anderson | Panama | 28 | Defender | 179 | 75 |
| C. Samudio | Panama | 32 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 88 |
| B. Farioli | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| C. Sacaza | Honduras | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|
Nothing in the evidence points clearly to one side dominating this. Marathon's recent defensive numbers are tidy, but Alianza have already shown they can go there and win in this same competition.
Without any market information to weigh against that balance, this looks like one to leave alone for now rather than force a pick.
