JALAPA FC VS RANCHO SANTANA - NICARAGUA: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA MATCH PREVIEW
NICARAGUA: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA MATCH DETAILS: JALAPA FC VS RANCHO SANTANA
As Jalapa FC prepare to host Rancho Santana on February 18, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this NICARAGUA: Primera Division, Clausura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
JALAPA FC PREVIEW IN NICARAGUA: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA
Jalapa FC, currently 3rd in the standings with 12 points from 7 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 5 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
RANCHO SANTANA PREVIEW IN NICARAGUA: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA
Rancho Santana, sitting 7th with 8 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR JALAPA FC VS RANCHO SANTANA
Recent meetings between Jalapa FC and Rancho Santana have favored Rancho Santana, with Jalapa FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-0).
Over the past few seasons, Rancho Santana have held the upper hand in this matchup.
In their previous league match against Real Madriz, Jalapa FC recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Rancho Santana's last outing came against UNAN Managua, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Jalapa FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Jalapa FC and Rancho Santana are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR JALAPA FC VS RANCHO SANTANA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Jalapa FC's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Rancho Santana's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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