Managua FC vs Esteli: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Managua prepare to host Real Esteli on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 01:00, this NICARAGUA: Primera Division, Clausura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Managua, currently 3rd in the standings with 7 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 6 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Real Esteli, sitting 2nd with 7 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Managua and Real Esteli have been competitive, with Real Esteli claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Real Madriz, Managua recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Real Esteli's last outing came against Rancho Santana, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Managua are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Managua and Real Esteli 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Managua's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Real Esteli's games average 2.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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