Managua FC Clear Favourites to Defeat Deportivo Ocotal

Managua FC vs Deportivo Ocotal - 09/04/2020

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The Nicaragua Primera Division continues this week and we have a match to look forward to on the 9th of April between Managua FC and Deportivo Ocotal.

This fixture features teams from either end of the table as the hosts, Managua FC are currently top while the visitors, Deportivo Ocotal are only off the bottom of the table due to goal difference.

Managua FC come into the game having been held in their last outing which was an away match against Real Madriz. The game ended 0-0 and that result means Managua FC have failed to win any of their last 2 games in the league having previously drawn at home against Real Estelí. The draw at home against second place Real Estelí did not come as a shock but Managua FC would have expected to have picked up maximum points at Real Madriz.

However, the two draws mean Managua FC continue their unbeaten run which stretches to 9 matches in all competitions. Trends show they are very difficult to beat at home and have remained undefeated in their last 13 straight home clashes in Primera Division. Managua FC have managed to win 6 out of their last 7 home matches in the league, scoring 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 at the Estadio Nacional de Fútbol.

While there has been nothing wrong with that attacking play, Managua FC have struggled to keep clean sheets at home and both teams have scored in each of their last 5 on home soil.

Top Trends

• Managua FC have managed to win 6 out of their last 7 home matches (Primera Division)
• In their last 13 away games in Primera Division, Deportivo Ocotal have a poor record of 10 defeats
• There have been over 2.5 goals in 4 of Managua FC's 5 most recent home games in Primera Division
• Deportivo Ocotal have achieved just 4 wins of their last 32 away Primera Division games
• Managua FC have won by 2+ goals 3 of their last 5 home matches in Primera Division

Deportivo Ocotal picked up a point in their previous match which was at home against Deportivo Las Sabanas. The game ended 1-1 and Deportivo Ocotal needed an equaliser from the penalty spot late in the game against the only team below them in the League. That draw represents the only point Deportivo Ocotal have managed to pick up in their last 5 matches.

Deportivo Ocotal lost each of their 4 games prior to the draw last time out. There were defeats at home against Real Estelí and Municipal Jalapa plus away at Diriangén and Real Madriz. Trends show Deportivo Ocotal have achieved just 4 wins in their last 32 away Primera Division games, which is a poor record. They have lost 10 of their last 13 away League matches, conceding 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 7 on the road.

Looking ahead to the team news and Managua FC continue to rely on Spanish attacking midfielder Pablo Gállego for goals. Carlos Félix returned to the starting XI in the previous game and the Mexican is set to keep his place up-front.

Deportivo Ocotal have struggled to find a consistent starting XI this season. They have used four different goalkeepers with 21 year old Ricky Inestroza coming into the team at the expense of Kenverlon Lopez most recently.

Managua FC start this game as the clear favourites to take maximum points. They should have little difficulty in scoring the goals to win the game although keeping a clean sheet is a different matter and Deportivo Ocotal could find the back of the net.

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Managua FC Deportivo Ocotal 09/04/2020 00:00

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3 - 1

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2 - 1(1 - 0)