Only a win will satisfy the Real Estelí supporters in this Estadio Roy Fernando Bermúdez clash with Managua, 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 Estelí and Managua.
It should be mentioned that Managua play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Managua on grass are 8 victories, 10 draws and 8 defeats from 26 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 29-36. You can compare this with overall results below.
Real Estelí form and stats
Home games in the Primera Division have been a walk in the park for Real Estelí so far, with 20 points won from 8 matches; 6 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses. The last three games played by Estelí, regardless of arena, have all ended draws. Two draws in a row at home now for Estelí.
The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Junior Managua in the Primera Division last time out and are looking for a win here. Preceding that game was the away draw at Diriangén that finished 2-2.
The Estelí fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 8 league matches. Estelí have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 4 goals. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Managua form and stats
The visitors are W2-D3-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Primera Division.
Managua's previous game was their home loss versus Diriangén (3-4). Before that, Managua travelled to Chinandega and returned home with a draw after the game finished 0-0.
Leading 2-0 was not enough for Managua in their fight with Diriangén last time out. Happy faces soon turned sour as mistakes flourished in what ended up a 3-4 loss. As you can tell from the result, the match against Diriangén was as crazy as a clown in a village circus. Great fun for the neutral supporter with 7 goals, will the fun continue today? Late heartbreak for Managua in the Diriangén match, as the deciding 3-4 goal came deep into overtime.
Managua have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 7 league away games 9 goals have been scored. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Managua have conceded 9 goals in these away matches. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Managua - Real Estelí 3-4. Last ten meetings between the teams: Real Estelí won five, Managua won two and three draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, six matches with two goals or less.Real Estelí missing players
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| Real Estelí | Managua | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 10 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 31 | 15 | 5 | Scored | S | 2 | 9 | 24 |
| 13 | 4 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 14 | 29 |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 88% |
| 65% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 62% | 65% |
| 47% | 50% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 53% |
| 24% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 50% | 47% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 38% | 29% |
| 47% | 50% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 38% | 47% |
| 41% | 50% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 38% | 29% |
| 24% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 35% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3 | 3.4 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 161 | 61 | 29 | Total Shots | T S | 13 | 54 | 150 |
| 63 | 27 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 9 | 23 | 61 |
| 49% | 56% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 39% | 39% |
- Managua has the fewest matches under the total-line (7) in Primera Division
- Managua has the most conceded goals in the first half (14) in Primera Division
- Managua has the most dropped points from leading position (13) in Primera Division
- Managua has the most matches over the total-line (9) in Primera Division
- Real Estelí has the fewest conceded goals (13) in Primera Division
- Real Estelí has the most scored goals (31) in Primera Division
- Real Estelí has the most scored goals in the first half (14) in Primera Division
- Real Estelí has the most scored goals in the second half (17) in Primera Division
- Real Estelí has the the best goal difference (+18) in Primera Division
- Real Estelí have not yet lost a game at home.
- 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.
- Real Estelí have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Real Estelí haven’t played a single 0-0 game at 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 | Real Estelí | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Walter Ferreti | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 29 |
| 3 | Jalapa | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 26 |
| 4 | Diriangén | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
| 5 | Juventus Managua | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -2 | 22 |
| 6 | Chinandega | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -10 | 17 |
| 7 | Deportivo Ocotal | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
| 8 | Managua | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madriz | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 16 |
| 10 | Junior Managua | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -10 | 14 |