Managua FC to quality for Primera Division final with win against Walter Ferretti
Managua FC vs CD Walter Ferretti - 30/04/2020
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The Nicaragua Primera Division clausura is in its semifinal stage with Managua FC and Walter Ferretti clashing in the second leg of their series. The two clubs finished nil-nil in their semifinal first leg match over the weekend setting up what could a dramatic showdown this week.
Now, the two clubs will have their sights set on scoring goals and advancing to the clausura final. Managua received a bye to the semifinal round of the clausura playoffs thanks to finishing first during the regular season stage.
Walter Ferretti finished fourth in the clausura table before overcoming Jalapa ART in the playoff quarterfinals. Managua will host the second leg of the semifinal at the Estadio Olímpico del IND Managua.
The home club will feel confident of gaining the win and advancing to the final thanks to playing at home. The first leg was short on offence as the two clubs struggled to break each other down.
Managua and Walter Ferretti combined for eight total shots in what was a rather defensive meeting. The second leg could be wide open. Managua will have plenty of pressure on their shoulder as an away goal would give Walter Ferretti an advantage if the game finishes deadlocked.
The home club have an excellent record against Walter Ferretti over the course of their last seven matches. Managua are unbeaten in five of their last seven meetings against Walter Ferretti. However, only two of those matches ended in wins.
Top Trends
- CD Walter Ferretti have a poor record of 4 losses in their last 5 away matches in Primera Division
- In the last 16 consecutive home Primera Division matches, we have seen no losses at half time for Managua FC
- Managua FC haven't lost a match in 24 of their last 26 home matches in Primera Division
Walter Ferretti have not defeated Managua since November 2019. The two clubs have played five times since Walter Ferretti tallied that victory. Managua are in good form and unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. Four of those seven fixtures ended in victories.
Walter Ferretti are also in good form and unbeaten in six of their last seven games in all competition with five of those fixtures ending in wins. Their only loss over the course of those seven games did come against Managua away from home.
The semifinal second leg fixture will feature the clausura’s top two goalscorers. Walter Ferretti forward Fernando Villalpando scored 10 goals in the regular season. Two of those goals came from the penalty spot. Managua forward Pablo Gallego tallied eight goals with one being a penalty.
The second leg between Managua and Walter Ferretti will be an edgy fixture with the home side once again coming out on top. Unlike the first leg, the two sides should both find the back of the net with over 2.5 goals going into the old onion bag.
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2 - 1
3.28
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4 - 2(2 - 2)
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