It's time for cup football and it's the Concacaf League 8th Finals between Herediano and Real Estelí. Here's the biggest preview available before kick-off:
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Primera Division match only two days ago. This match was also played here at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Real Estelí have had more rest.
Herediano form and stats
Last season their Concacaf League adventure ended in the 8th finals against Waterhouse.Overall Primera Division stats at home this season for Herediano are 4-2-2 (wins-draw-losses).
The Herediano fans got no joy from their last match, a Primera Division game also here at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica: A 2-3 defeat against Deportivo Saprissa. Before that match, a Primera Division win away at Cartagines.
Herediano are traveling soon after this match as the Primera Division match at ADR Jicaral awaits in four days.
The Herediano manager V. Núñez Rodríguez has got the team scoring with 16 from 8 home 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 home matches. Herediano have conceded 10 in these home matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Real Estelí form and stats
Last season their Concacaf League adventure ended in the preliminary round against Santa Tecla.The story so far for the visiting team on their Primera Division travels is 4 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.
Estelí had fun at their own home (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) last time out, beating Managua 1-0. Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Junior Managua.
The travelling fans enjoy Estelí's attacking play in away games, having scored 16 goals in 9 league matches away. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. 9 goals have been conceded by Estelí in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Herediano missing players
Real Estelí missing players
| Herediano | Real Estelí | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Won | W | 8 | 15 | ||
| 8 | 6 | Drew | D | 3 | 8 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Lost | L | 2 | 2 | ||
| 39 | 23 | Scored | S | 25 | 42 | ||
| 30 | 16 | Conceded | C | 12 | 17 | ||
| 88% | 79% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 85% | 84% | ||
| 72% | 71% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 54% | 60% | ||
| 52% | 57% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 54% | 44% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 24% | ||
| 20% | 21% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 23% | 12% | ||
| 60% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 29% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 44% | ||
| 32% | 29% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.7 | 2.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.9 | 3 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 4 | 10 | ||
| 250 | 163 | Total Shots | T S | 134 | 211 | ||
| 68 | 42 | Shots on Target | S O | 56 | 87 | ||
| 57% | 55% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 45% | 48% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Alajuelense | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 31 |
| 2 | Herediano | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 22 |
| 3 | Guadalupe | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 17 | -5 | 18 |
| 4 | Perez Zeledon | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -11 | 15 |
| 5 | Santos de Guapiles | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -10 | 14 |
| 6 | Grecia | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 10 |
| 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 | Diriangen | 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 |