Primera Division prediction: Diriangén should edge out Deportivo Ocotal on their own turf

The hosts Diriangén saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Concacaf Central American Cup. This match was also played here at Estadio Cacique Diriangén. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Deportivo Ocotal have had more rest.

Diriangén form and stats

The season before, Diriangén's league stats were 11 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses, ending with 2nd place in the Primera Division. From these 18 matches they scored {34 goals} and conceded 14. Appearing as the host team in the former season Diriangén delivered 5-4-0 (win-draw-lost) with {16 goals} and 3 conceded. Diriangén have played 1 Primera Division games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 0-0-1 (wins-draws-losses).

Diriangén are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 276 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by Forbes).

The home regulars witnessed a 1-1 draw against Herediano in the Concacaf Central American Cup last time out and are hoping for a win here.

Preceding that match was a Primera Division defeat to Organica Masachapa (0-2).

Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Comunicaciones are coming to town in four days.

At Estadio Cacique Diriangén, Diriangén has the goal stats of 0-2 (for/against) from 1 league fixture.

Deportivo Ocotal form and stats

Let's have a look at how Deportivo Ocotal performed last season in the Primera Division: They landed a 9th position in the league table after playing out 4 victories, 4 draws and 10 defeats. In total they scored 21 and conceded {43 goals} in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 2 - drew 0 and lost 7 with 8/29 goals scored/conceded. Deportivo Ocotal have played one away game so far, a loss. Last season their away games stats in the Primera Division were 4 victories, 1 draw and 4 defeats from 9 fixtures.

There might be some fixture complaints from Deportivo Ocotal as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous game, 1-3 against Managua.

Before that match, the win at home hosting H&H Export in the Copa Nicaragua (3-2). The home team is given a winning chance of about 80 percent by the betting public. This does not leave much hope for the visitors, but some teams enjoy the outsider role and perform well in it. Looking at similar away games for Ocotal we find 4 games. Results are 1 Deportivo Ocotal win, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

{1 goals} so far away for Deportivo Ocotal, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 3. All from 1 league match away.

Head 2 Head

H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Diriangén five wins, two draws and Deportivo Ocotal three victories. As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), seven games had two or less. The matches between these clubs sometimes lean towards being a bit wild, having seen 7 red cards from the last ten encounters.

Top Goalscorers

J. Carvajal 1 goals

Diriangén missing players

Deportivo Ocotal missing players