| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 42:15 | +27 | 35 | |
| 2 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 29:14 | +15 | 33 | |
| 3 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25:13 | +12 | 25 | |
| 4 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17:15 | +2 | 24 | |
| 5 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 30:23 | +7 | 20 | |
| 6 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15:24 | -9 | 17 | |
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13:19 | -6 | 12 | |
| 8 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14:22 | -8 | 12 | |
| 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7:29 | -22 | 10 | |
| 10 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10:28 | -18 | 6 |
UNAN Managua vs ART Jalapa prediction for the Primera Division match on Aug 17, 2026. Based on the latest stats and odds, UNAN Managua are the favorites with a 38% win probability, while ART Jalapa have a 25% chance of winning, and the draw stands at 37%.
UNAN Managua come into this match in strong form, unbeaten in their last five games with three wins and two draws. Their recent results include a 1-0 away win at San Marcos FC, a 1-1 draw at Diriangen, a 2-0 home victory over Rancho Santana, a 1-1 draw at Real Esteli, and a 2-1 home win against Matiguas FC. The team has been solid defensively, conceding just 2 goals in these 5 matches.
ART Jalapa, on the other hand, have struggled, losing four of their last five matches. Their only win in that period was a 1-0 home success against Walter Ferreti. The other results were defeats: 0-1 at home to H&H Export Sebaco, 0-1 at home to Real Esteli, 0-3 away at Managua, and a 1-3 cup loss at Deportivo Matagalpa. They have scored just 2 goals in these 5 games while conceding 8.
The overall head-to-head record between these two teams is very close: UNAN Managua have 8 wins, ART Jalapa have 9 wins, and there have been 7 draws. In their last five meetings, the results are mixed: ART Jalapa won 4-2 away in April 2026, a 0-0 draw in February 2026, ART Jalapa won 5-0 at home in October 2025, UNAN Managua won 5-1 at home in August 2025, and UNAN Managua won 2-0 at home in a cup match in March 2025. So both teams have shown they can win, and draws are common.
In the Primera Division standings, UNAN Managua sit 5th with 8 points from 4 matches (2 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses), scoring 5 goals and conceding 2. ART Jalapa are 7th with 3 points (1 win, 3 losses), having scored only 1 goal and conceded 5. At home, UNAN Managua have played just once, winning 2-0, placing them 4th in the home table. ART Jalapa's only away game ended in a 0-3 defeat, leaving them 8th in the away standings.
Calculating the win probabilities based on bookmaker odds, recent form, head-to-head record, and home advantage, UNAN Managua have a 38% chance of winning, the draw is at 37%, and ART Jalapa have a 25% chance. The odds implied a high probability of a draw (around 41% on average), but UNAN Managua's strong form and home advantage shift the balance slightly in their favor. ART Jalapa's poor away record and low goal output reduce their chances. Therefore, UNAN Managua are the more likely winners, but a draw is almost equally probable.
Bookmakers' odds for the match show a tight contest. The best odds available are around 2.50 for a UNAN Managua win, 2.12 for the draw, and 3.75 for an ART Jalapa away win. These odds reflect the expectation of a close game with a strong possibility of a stalemate. Based on the stats, our prediction is that UNAN Managua are the favorites, but a draw is a very realistic outcome. A low-scoring match is likely, given both teams' recent goal trends.