The Nicaragua Primera Division continues this weekend with a full set of fixtures taking place. This includes a match featuring the current League leaders Managua FC, who host CD Walter Ferretti on Sunday the 19th of April.
The match will take place at the Estadio Olímpico del IND, with the hosts sitting top of the table on 39 points, 7 points clear of the team in second place. CD Walter Ferretti are in 4th place with 30 points to their name.
Managua FC come into this match having enjoyed an excellent 6-1 victory over Municipal Jalapa in midweek. This was a tremendous performance in front of their own fans as they took apart their opponents with ease. Municipal Jalapa had conceded only 13 goals prior to this game which highlights what a great victory it was for Managua FC.
The win means Managua FC are undefeated in their last 12 matches all competitions, 11 of which have come in the league. They have won 9 of those games including each of the last 3. Their home record in the Nicaragua Primera Division is very strong and Managua FC are undefeated in their last 15 league games at the Estadio Olímpico del IND.
Managua FC have scored plenty of goals in recent home matches, with 22 goals coming in their last 7 home games. However, they have struggled to keep clean sheets and Managua FC have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 7 home league games.
CD Walter Ferretti endured a tough period of results between the 19th of March and 2nd of April. They lost 4 of their 5 league matches, including a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Managua FC. They did manage to secure an astounding 7-0 victory over Chinandega during that run of results but it was a disappointing overall spell of games.
However, CD Walter Ferretti have improved in recent weeks and they have won each of their last 4 Nicaragua Primera Division matches. That includes one away victory at Deportivo Ocotal but it is worth pointing out that 3 of those 4 wins did come at home. In fact, CD Walter Ferretti’s recent away form is poor and they have lost 3 of their last 4 away league games.
Trends show CD Walter Ferretti have scored at least one goal in 5 of their last 6 away matches but have conceded 8 in their last 4 on the road.
Looking ahead to the team news and Managua FC are sure to start with Brazilian Christiano in midfield who scored a hattrick in midweek. Spanish striker Pablo Gállego, who has 8 goals this season, is also expected to start.
CD Walter Ferretti have the league’s top goal scorer in their ranks and Fernando Villalpando will start in attack for the visitors.
There is no doubt that Managua FC come into this match as the favourites to take maximum points. However, CD Walter Ferretti are in good form and should score at least one goal, even if it is in defeat.