Only a win will satisfy the Diriangén supporters in this Estadio Cacique Diriangén clash with Real Madriz, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Primera Division table.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Diriangén and Real Madriz.
Diriangén form and stats
Diriangén, who have the most clean sheets (21) in Primera Division, are steadily winning Primera Division games and points here at Estadio Cacique Diriangén. 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat is the summary from 8 games. After failing to beat Jalapa here at Estadio Cacique Diriangén, Diriangén has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with four wins in a row.
Diriangén are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 203 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by V. Parrales). Defensively the home team are doing well, with their goalkeeper not having conceded a league goal in 270 minutes.
The home team returns to Estadio Cacique Diriangén after being equal after 90 minutes with Real Estelí (placed 2nd) on their last time out; the Primera Division game ended 0-0. Preceding that game was the away draw at Jalapa that finished 0-0.
The Diriangén fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 13 goals in 8 league matches. Diriangén have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 3 goals.
Real Madriz form and stats
Real Madriz have only collected 3 points from their away games in the Primera Division, after 1-0-7 (8 played). Bitter travels for Madriz as they have lost six games in a row away from home. The last time they avoided an away-from-home loss was the Deportivo Ocotal match.
The supporters enjoyed Madriz's previous game versus Chinandega (placed 7th), a Primera Division 2-0 win played at home. Preceding that game, the 0-3 loss visiting Juventus Managua's place.
With the home team given a winning probability of about 80% by the bookmakers, any positive result for the visitors would be a surprise. Checking earlier matches with similar odds with Madriz as the away team, we found two results. Statistics from these were zero away wins, zero draws and two defeats. The outsiders lost two of these games by at least two goals.
Madriz are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 4 goals from 8 away games. Real Madriz have conceded 19 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Diriangén and Real Madriz have met before this season: Real Madriz - Diriangén 0-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Diriangén won six games, three matches ended with a draw and Real Madriz has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / sixTop Goalscorers
  U. Rayo López 9 goals |  D. Zúñiga Araúz 8 goals | R. Espinoza 7 goals |
Diriangén missing players
Real Madriz missing players
| Diriangén | Real Madriz | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 37 | 18 | 6 | Played | P | 4 | 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 11 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 | 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| 7 | 2 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 11 | 15 |
| 45 | 28 | 10 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | 31 |
| 26 | 8 | 3 | Conceded | C | 13 | 34 | 50 |
| 78% | 83% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| 65% | 72% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 82% | 74% |
| 35% | 33% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 53% | 43% |
| 14% | 11% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 75% | 24% | 20% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 6% | 6% |
| 35% | 28% | 17% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 41% | 46% |
| 57% | 67% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 18% | 26% |
| 30% | 22% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 47% | 40% |
| 5.5 | 4.9 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.2 | 5 | 4.4 |
| 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 234 | 135 | 42 | Total Shots | T S | 25 | 90 | 160 |
| 101 | 62 | 22 | Shots on Target | S O | 9 | 30 | 71 |
| 44% | 45% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 23% | 37% |
- Diriangén has the fewest conceded goals in the first half (11)
- Diriangén has the most clean sheets (21)
- Diriangén have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Diriangén have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Real Madriz have scored away.
- Real Madriz have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Real Madriz have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Managua | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 39 |
| 2 | Real Estelí | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 32 |
| 3 | Diriangén | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 32 |
| 4 | Walter Ferreti | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | Jalapa | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | -3 | 23 |
| 6 | Juventus Managua | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 20 |
| 7 | Chinandega | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 21 | -12 | 18 |
| 8 | Real Madriz | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 19 | -11 | 17 |
| 9 | Deportivo Ocotal | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 15 | -12 | 13 |
| 10 | Deportivo Las Sabanas | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 22 | -20 | 11 |