Managua vs Real Esteli
09 May 1500hrs
Football – Nicaragua – Liga Primera
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Odds: 2.20 odds taken 0111 GMT, Saturday 09 May
The 2nd (and decisive) leg of the Nicaragua Liga Primera play-off on Sunday features the re-match of Managua and Real Esteli as Mangua hold home advantage at their Estadio Nacional de Fútbol as the betting tips continue.
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Managua Preview – Can Managua make most of home leg?
Following a 1-1 draw in last weekend’s play-off 1st leg at the Estadio Independencia, the scores are still level as we head into this evenly poised 2nd leg at the Estadio Nacional de Fútbol with Managua perhaps having the slight edge with home advantage behind them here.
Last week’s 1-1 draw extended Managua’s unbeaten run to 16 matches in all competitions which includes 11 wins while their last two encounters against their play-off final opponents, Real Esteli, have both finished in 1-1 stalemates.
Managua have also won 10 of their last 11 matches at home with the one exception being a 1-1 draw with Real Esteli, and although they’re at home for this return leg, Managua are expected to face stiff competition to take out the overall prize, especially as Real Esteli pipped them in the Apertura Final, winning 2-1 on aggregate.
Real Esteli Preview – Can Real Esteli repeat Apertura final?
As mentioned earlier, Real Esteli edged out their play-off opponents, Managua, 2-1 on aggregate in the Apertura play-off final and the visitors will be hoping that they can replicate that result when they make their way to Managua for this decisive leg.
Real Esteli bring a more modest 7-match unbeaten sequence into this 2nd leg but nevertheless, they’ve had the measure of Managua before and they’ll fancy their chances again this Saturday, especially as they’ve won their last three away matches on the trot in the Liga Primera.
Recent wins at Chinandega 3-1, Municipal Jalapa 2-1 and a 1-0 win at Diriangen will give Real Esteli confidence ahead of this return leg, while 4 of Real Esteli’s last 6 away matches have seen both teams score.
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Key Facts – Managua vs Real Esteli Tip
- Managua have won 10 of their last 11 matches at home
- 4 of Real Esteli’s last 6 away matches have seen both teams score
- The previous two clashes between these two have seen both teams score
Both Managua and Real Esteli are evenly matched and should both score in another tightly fought battle.
The best betting odds for Managua vs Real Esteli
Managua to win: 2.00 at Betfair
Draw: 3.00 at Betfair
Real Esteli to win: 3.70 at Betfair
