With their 2 point advantage in the league table, Chinandega fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Managua.
- Chinandega has the most conceded goals (35) in Primera Division
- Managua has the fewest points from losing position (0) in Primera Division
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
It should be mentioned that Managua play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Managua on grass are 7 victories, 10 draws and 9 defeats from 26 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 26-37. You can compare this with overall results below.
Chinandega form and stats
2 victories, 5 draws and 2 defeats. That’s what Chinandega, who have the most conceded goals (35) in Primera Division, have to build on here at Estadio La Veranera in the Primera Division. With eight home Primera Division games in a row without a win, the Chinandega fans could feel they are not getting value for their money. It remains to be seen whether this unfortunate streak, which started after the Juventus Managua game long ago, can be stopped today. With three straight defeats the pressure is piling up on Chinandega to get some points in this home game.
Preceding that match was a defeat to Diriangén (0-3).
A goal frenzy last time out for Chinandega, with a total of 6 goals in the match against Real Esteli. Fun stuff to watch!
There will be little rest for Chinandega after this match as they are travelling to Deportivo Ocotal for a Primera Division game in only three days.
The Chinandega fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 9 league matches. Chinandega are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (18 from 9 played). It's worth mentioning that 9 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Managua form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Managua so far with only 9 points returning home. The records show 2-3-4 (win-draw-lose).
Prior to that result Managua won their away game at Junior Managua. The scoreline was 3-1.
A new game in only three days for Managua, the Primera Division home match versus Real Madriz. Busy days.
Managua are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 9 away goals from 9 games (in the league). Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Managua have conceded 15 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Chinandega - Managua 0-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Chinandega won one game, two matches ended with a draw and Managua has seven wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / fiveTop Goalscorers
  E. Alcázar Iriarte 10 goals | M. Barrios Pérez 7 goals | D. Quiñones 5 goals |
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| Chinandega | Managua | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 12 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 27 | 19 | 7 | Scored | S | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| 45 | 27 | 5 | Conceded | C | 2 | 16 | 31 |
| 96% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 80% | 90% |
| 78% | 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 60% | 65% |
| 57% | 75% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 55% |
| 43% | 67% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 50% | 45% |
| 22% | 33% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 30% | 25% |
| 57% | 83% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 40% | 45% |
| 17% | 8% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 30% | 30% |
| 30% | 17% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 35% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.1 | 2.5 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 9.1 | 11.1 | 14.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14 | 8.2 | 9.5 |
| 3.6 | 4.7 | 6.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| 34% | 36% | 37% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 40% | 41% |
- Chinandega has the fewest clean sheets (1) at home in Primera Division
- Chinandega has the most conceded goals (18) at home in Primera Division
- Chinandega has the most conceded goals (35) in Primera Division
- Chinandega has the most conceded goals in the first half (19) in Primera Division
- Chinandega has the most conceded goals in the second half (26) in Primera Division
- Chinandega has the most matches over the total-line (11) in Primera Division
- Chinandega has the the worst goal difference (-14) in Primera Division
- Chinandega have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Managua has the fewest points from losing position (0) in Primera Division
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Real Esteli | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 38 |
| 2 | Walter Ferreti | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 32 |
| 3 | Jalapa | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | Diriangén | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 29 |
| 5 | Juventus Managua | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -2 | 23 |
| 6 | Chinandega | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | -14 | 21 |
| 7 | Deportivo Ocotal | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -5 | 19 |
| 8 | Managua | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 19 |
| 9 | Real Madriz | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 16 |
| 10 | Junior Managua | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -10 | 15 |