The Liga Nacional league table might not tell the truth so early on, but it's the best truth we have so far. These two teams are placed 7th and 3rd respectively.
It's no vacation for neither Real de Minas nor Motagua as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Real de Minas form and stats
The hosts won their first game here at Estadio Marcelo Tinoco, lifting spirits. Home statistics for Real de Minas last season were 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses from one games.Real de Minas lost their last game at UPNFM after a 0-1 scoreline. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Honduras Progreso in a game that was won 1-0.
Real de Minas are traveling soon after this match as the Liga Nacional match at Real Espana awaits in three days.
At Estadio Marcelo Tinoco, Real de Minas has the goal stats of 1-0 (for/against) from 1 fixture.
Motagua form and stats
The visitors are W0-D0-L1 on the road this term.The supporters enjoyed Motagua's previous game versus Real Sociedad, a Liga Nacional 2-1 win played at home. Prior to that match, the Motagua manager D. Vásquez faced defeat when travelling to Real Espana and losing 0-1.
The schedule is very tough for Motagua now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Liga Nacional game at Olimpia is waiting in only three days.
As for goals scored and conceded in away games so far, Motagua has managed 0 goals and let in 1 from 1 match.
Head 2 Head
Real de Minas-Motagua H2H statistics last four meetings regardless of arena: Real de Minas 1 win, Motagua 2 wins, 1 draw. 1 of these four matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  K. López 2 goals |  J. Mejía 1 goals |  R. Moreira 1 goals |
Real de Minas missing players
Motagua missing players
| Real de Minas | Motagua | |||||
| Total | Home | Home vs | Statistic | Away vs | Away | Total |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Played | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Won | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Scored | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Conceded | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 33% | 0% | 0% | Over 1.5 | 0% | 0% | 67% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 0% | 0% | 67% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | BTTS | 0% | 0% | 67% |
| 33% | 100% | 0% | Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 67% | 0% | 0% | Failed To Score | 0% | 100% | 33% |
| 5.7 | 7 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 6.3 | 6 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | 0 | 3 | 4.3 |
| 1.7 | 1 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 0 | 7 | 3.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Real de Minas | Last season | Motagua | ||||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total | ||
| 38 | 19 | Played | 23 | 46 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Won | 10 | 26 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Drew | 8 | 11 | ||
| 20 | 9 | Lost | 5 | 9 | ||
| 42 | 19 | Scored | 26 | 73 | ||
| 65 | 25 | Conceded | 20 | 32 | ||
| 89% | 84% | Over 0.5 | 87% | 93% | ||
| 82% | 74% | Over 1.5 | 61% | 61% | ||
| 50% | 42% | Over 2.5 | 30% | 35% | ||
| 34% | 21% | Over 3.5 | 17% | 24% | ||
| 16% | 5% | Over 4.5 | 4% | 9% | ||
| 50% | 37% | BTTS | 48% | 37% | ||
| 26% | 32% | Clean Sheets | 39% | 48% | ||
| 34% | 47% | Failed To Score | 26% | 22% | ||
| 4.5 | 5.2 | Corners For (avg) | 4.5 | 5.1 | ||
| 6 | 4.9 | Corners Against (avg) | 4.9 | 4.3 | ||
| 3.1 | 3.1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 3.2 | 2.8 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red Cards | 3 | 8 | ||
- Motagua have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
| 10-05-19 | | Honduras Progreso | 3 - 2 | Real de Minas |
| 12-05-19 | | Real de Minas | 4 - 2 | Juticalpa |
| 27-07-19 | | Marathón | 2 - 0 | Real de Minas |
| 04-08-19 | | Real de Minas | 1 - 0 | Honduras Progreso |
| 10-08-19 | | UPNFM | 1 - 0 | Real de Minas |
| 14-08-19 | | Real de Minas | 21:30 | Motagua |
| 18-08-19 | | Real Espana | 01:00 | Real de Minas |
| 24-08-19 | | Real de Minas | 21:30 | Platense |
| 01-09-19 | | Real de Minas | 21:30 | Olimpia |
| 12-09-19 | | Vida | 01:15 | Real de Minas |
| 26-05-19 | | Motagua | 2 - 2 | Olimpia |
| 02-06-19 | | Olimpia | 0 - 1 | Motagua |
| 28-07-19 | | Motagua | 2 - 1 | Platense |
| 04-08-19 | | Real Espana | 1 - 0 | Motagua |
| 11-08-19 | | Motagua | 2 - 1 | Real Sociedad |
| 14-08-19 | | Real de Minas | 21:30 | Motagua |
| 18-08-19 | | Olimpia | 01:30 | Motagua |
| 21-08-19 | | Managua | 02:00 | Motagua |
| 24-08-19 | | Motagua | 22:00 | Vida |
| 28-08-19 | | Motagua | 02:00 | Managua |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Olimpia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Marathón | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Motagua | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Real España | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | UPNFM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | Platense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Real de Minas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 9 | Honduras Progreso | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 1 |
| 10 | Vida | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 1 |