Season ticket holders at Estadio Marcelo Tinoco haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Real de Minas languishing in the 4th position so far. The guesting UPNFM will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
It's no vacation for neither Minas nor UPNFM 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.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
Real de Minas form and stats
Real de Minas have played three Liga Nacional home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 1 point from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. With three straight defeats the pressure is piling up on Minas to get some points in this home game. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Real de Minas, their manager R. Cáceres and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.
Ahead of that match, Real de Minas lost 2-3 at home to Olimpia.
The Real de Minas fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 3 in 3 matches. Minas have conceded 7 goals in these home games, a significant number.
UPNFM form and stats
UPNFM, who have the fewest clean sheets (0) in Liga Nacional, have six points from their first three away games in the Liga Nacional, meaning two victories and a loss.
Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Real Sociedad.
A new game in only four days for UPNFM, the Liga Nacional home match versus Honduras Progreso. Busy days.
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, UPNFM are regular goalscorers on their travels. UPNFM have conceded 7 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result UPNFM - Minas 2-2 entered in the official records. Real de Minas-UPNFM H2H statistics last nine meetings regardless of arena: Minas two wins, UPNFM four wins, three draws. three of these nine matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Real de Minas missing players
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| Real de Minas | UPNFM | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | Scored | S | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| 12 | 7 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 71% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 71% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 57% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 71% |
| 43% | 33% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 100% | 71% |
| 29% | 33% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 67% | 43% |
| 57% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 29% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 43% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.7 | 2.3 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 4 | 2.6 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 58 | 29 | 7 | Total Shots | T S | 14 | 31 | 65 |
| 22 | 7 | 3 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 13 | 30 |
| 32% | 43% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 54% | 43% |
- All of Real de Minas's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of UPNFM's away-matches have had more than 3,5 goals.
- Real de Minas has the most conceded goals in the second half (10) in Liga Nacional
- Real de Minas has the most dropped points from leading position (5) in Liga Nacional
- Real de Minas have yet to win a game.
- UPNFM has the fewest clean sheets (0) in Liga Nacional
- UPNFM has the fewest matches under the total-line (1) in Liga Nacional
- UPNFM has the most conceded goals (7) away in Liga Nacional
- UPNFM has the most conceded goals in the first half (9) in Liga Nacional
- UPNFM has the most matches over the total-line (5) in Liga Nacional
- UPNFM has the most points from losing position (5) in Liga Nacional
- UPNFM has the most scored goals in the second half (10) in Liga Nacional
- UPNFM have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- UPNFM have scored in all their matches so far.
- UPNFM haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Motagua | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 17 |
| 2 | Olimpia | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | UPNFM | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | -1 | 9 |
| 4 | Real de Minas | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 2 |