A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The Jalapa fans are optimistic that the difference between 3rd and Managua's 8th place in the table will show on the pitch.
- Jalapa have the most points (25) at home in Primera Division
- Managua have the most scored goals in the first half (29) in Primera Division
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
This stadium uses grass, unlike Managua's home stadium. The visitors last 32 games on grass have ended in 9 wins, 12 draws and 11 losses.
Jalapa form and stats
8-1-0 is the performance here at Estadio Alejandro Ramos Turcio so far in the Primera Division, giving Jalapa a total of 25 from their 9 games here. Outstanding results!
Jalapa are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 229 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by Y. Vivas).
An away draw last time out for Jalapa, facing Real Estelí in a game that ended 0-0. Preceding that match was the home game against Diriangén that was lost 0-2.
There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Jalapa as they are travelling to their away game against Deportivo Ocotal in the Primera Division. That match is four days after this one.
The Jalapa fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 14 goals in 9 league matches. Defensively Jalapa have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (2 in 9 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 3 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Managua form and stats
There's been little loot from Managua's travels as they have only collected 9 points from 9 away games in the Primera Division. Managua only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 3 draws. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Managua are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Managua go into this game after a win, the home game against Juventus Managua that ended 4-1.
A new game in only four days for Managua, the Primera Division home match versus Walter Ferreti. 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). It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. 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
Managua - Jalapa 5-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Numbers for the last seven meetings between these two teams are: one win for Jalapa, one draw and five wins for Managua. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: two games.Top Goalscorers
  L. Galeano Molina 8 goals | Gabriel 3 goals |
Jalapa missing players
Managua missing players
| Jalapa | Managua | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 17 | 6 | Played | P | 4 | 16 | 32 |
| 12 | 12 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 13 |
| 10 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 11 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| 38 | 27 | 13 | Scored | S | 4 | 20 | 58 |
| 42 | 12 | 6 | Conceded | C | 8 | 22 | 46 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 94% |
| 73% | 71% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 62% | 72% |
| 39% | 29% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 44% | 59% |
| 21% | 12% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 38% | 50% |
| 9% | 12% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 25% | 28% |
| 45% | 35% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 44% | 56% |
| 36% | 53% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| 27% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 44% | 28% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.7 | 2.5 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 6.6 | 4.7 | 7.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 6.9 | 8.9 |
| 2.9 | 2.3 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| 40% | 71% | 62% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 49% | 47% |
- Jalapa have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Jalapa have the fewest conceded goals (2) at home in Primera Division
- Jalapa have the most points (25) at home in Primera Division
- Jalapa haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Managua have the most matches over the total-line (17) in Primera Division
- Managua have the most scored goals in the first half (29) 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 Estelí | 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 |