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Esteli vs Diriangen

Nicaragua Nicaragua

Liga Primera 2025/2026 Estadio Independencia, Estelí
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Match Events

21' Event
Casado E.
40' Event
Pemberton J.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this Liga Primera 2025/2026 tie, finishing 1-1. Extra time or penalties follow.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

27%
Esteli
30%
Draws
43%
Diriangen
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Diriangen

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

43% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Esteli lately — more wins on the board than Diriangen.
  • 43% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Esteli have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Diriangen, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Esteli Clean Sheet 19%
Diriangen Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Esteli Diriangen
Matches Played 36 36
Wins 23 22
Draws 7 6
Losses 6 8
Goals Scored 2.17 2
Goals Conceded 0.89 1.14
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 23, 2026 Liga Primera
Esteli vs Diriangen
0:2
May 17, 2026 Liga Primera
Diriangen vs Esteli
1:2
May 10, 2026 Liga Primera
Esteli vs Diriangen
1:1
Apr 12, 2026 Liga Primera
Diriangen vs Esteli
1:0
Feb 12, 2026 Liga Primera
Esteli vs Diriangen
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Esteli Compare

Top Goalscorer Casado E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91

Diriangen Compare

Top Goalscorer Pemberton J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Esteli 32 / 100
Diriangen 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Esteli Diriangen

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Diriangen Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Esteli scored in 81% of their last 36 outings.

Diriangen has conceded goals in 64% of their last 36 outings.

Games between these two average 2.00 goals.

Recent resilience: Esteli stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Esteli VS Diriangen
1.88 Goals Scored 1.38
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Esteli

(Home)
11 Sept
Managua FC
1 : 1
Esteli
06 Sept
Rancho Santana
1 : 1
Esteli
03 Sept
Esteli
2 : 0
San Marcos
30 Aug
Sport Sebaco
0 : 5
Esteli
27 Aug
Marathon
3 : 0
Esteli
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Diriangen

(Away)
10 Sept
Sport Sebaco
0 : 1
Diriangen
07 Sept
Matagalpa
0 : 3
Diriangen
03 Sept
Managua FC
3 : 3
Diriangen
30 Aug
Diriangen
2 : 0
Jalapa
23 Aug
Esteli
0 : 2
Diriangen
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Diriangen -
TBD -
Managua FC 2
Matagalpa 4
Esteli -
TBD -
Jalapa 3
Walter Ferreti 0
Semi-finals
Diriangen 4
Matagalpa 1
Esteli 3
Jalapa 1
Final
Diriangen 2
Esteli 3