Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Real Estelí in 4th and Jalapa in 5th place.
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 Real Estelí and Jalapa.
Real Estelí form and stats
The story so far in the Primera Division for Real Estelí, who have the the best goal difference (+8) in Primera Division, at their home stadium (Estadio Independencia) is 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
The fans are hoping that Real Estelí will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-2 away loss in the Primera Division game against Diriangén (placed 1st). Previous to that game, a home match hosting Chinandega in a game that was won 5-1.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Primera Division game versus Real Madriz in only three days. This game is also played here at Estadio Independencia.
Goals are plentiful at Estadio Independencia in the league this season as Real Estelí has scored 10 goals here in 4 home games. From these home matches, Real Estelí have conceded only 3 goals.
Jalapa form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Primera Division travels is 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Jalapa are hosting Walter Ferreti in the Primera Division only three days away.
The visiting Jalapa have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 4 goals from 4 games. Jalapa struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 6 goals conceded from these games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Real Estelí - Jalapa 0-2 played earlier this season. Last two meetings between the teams: Real Estelí won zero, Jalapa won one and one draw. zero games with over 2,5 goals, two matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  L. Galeano Molina 6 goals |  B. Ayerdis 5 goals | J. Betancur Bustamante 5 goals |
Real Estelí missing players
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| Real Estelí | Jalapa | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 31 | 16 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| 14 | 10 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| 44 | 30 | 9 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 21 |
| 22 | 9 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 21 | 31 |
| 84% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 85% | 85% |
| 68% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 69% | 62% |
| 32% | 38% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 46% | 35% |
| 16% | 25% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 23% | 12% |
| 10% | 12% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 15% | 8% |
| 29% | 25% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 46% | 46% |
| 45% | 56% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 23% | 31% |
| 42% | 31% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 46% | 38% |
| 5.5 | 6.3 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 3 | 3.8 |
| 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 1 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 193 | 90 | 24 | Total Shots | T S | 20 | 45 | 106 |
| 83 | 45 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 22 | 51 |
| 47% | 62% | 82% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 23% | 22% |
- Jalapa has the fewest matches over the total-line (8)
- Jalapa has the fewest scored goals in the second half (11)
- Jalapa have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Jalapa have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Jalapa have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Real Estelí has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (8)
- Real Estelí has the fewest dropped points from leading position (2)
- Real Estelí has the most matches under the total-line (20)
- Real Estelí has the most scored goals (10) at home
- Real Estelí has the the best goal difference (+7) at home
- Real Estelí has the the best goal difference (+8)
- Real Estelí have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Real Estelí have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Real Estelí have scored more than double the goals of Jalapa.
- Real Estelí have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Diriangén | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 17 |
| 2 | Managua | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| 3 | Walter Ferreti | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| 4 | Real Estelí | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | Jalapa | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 | Chinandega | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 | Real Madriz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 8 | Juventus Managua | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 9 | Deportivo Ocotal | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -6 | 6 |
| 10 | Deportivo Las Sabanas | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -12 | 4 |