Diriangen FC Diriamba vs Real Esteli FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Primera Division, Apertura

Prediction published on 24/04/2020, 13:24  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 24/04/2020 at 14:24 in Football Predictions

We're at the semi-final stage of the Clausura play-offs and it's the top four teams in the regular season taking part. Diriangen finished third in the final table and host second placed Real Esteli in this first leg. The home side had to get past Juventus Managua in the quarter finals and won the tie 1-0 with the winner coming in the second half. That continued their good form making it five games without defeat and only one goal conceded. They only finished behind their opponents on goal difference in the regular season but had far better home form than on the road. The win over Juventus Managua means they have won eight out of ten at home this season with only four goals conceded. The two sides met at Diriangen in mid-March and it was the home side who won 2-0, they'd be delighted with a similar result in this game.

Real Esteli finished second in the regular season, seven points behind leaders FC Managua. They were unbeaten in their last four league matches but drew two, while Managua won all their matches. Those final four games included a goalless home draw with Diriangen. Esteli's away form this season has seen them win five, draw two and lose two. Their season ended with wins at both Chinandega and Jalapa but both those opponents had disappointing ends to their season. This is going to be a lot tougher and the tip is for a home victory.