Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultManagua to win ✓59% · @1.77
Double chanceManagua or draw ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.25
Managua vs Jalapa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Jalapa travel to face Managua on Sunday 26 July in the Primera Division – the ball rolls at 01:00 WAT. In the table, Managua are 1st, leading the league, on 41 points after 16 matches; Jalapa are 8th (in the drop zone) with 15. There are 26 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Managua, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Rancho Santana, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 5. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Jalapa, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Walter Ferretti, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (25 Feb 2026) it ended Managua 1–0 Jalapa.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Managua 1.8 xG, Jalapa 0.8 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Managua 59%, draw 22%, Jalapa 19%.
Lower-risk option: Managua or draw (81%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Managua or draw (81%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Managua 1–0 Jalapa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Managua59%fair 1.68 · @1.77
Draw22%fair 4.55 · @3.70
Jalapa19%fair 5.39 · @3.75
2.68Expected goals
1.83Managua xG
0.85Jalapa xG
56%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Managua 1.8 – 0.8 Jalapa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Managua or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Managua vs Jalapa?
On our numbers Managua have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Jalapa 19%.
How many goals will there be in Managua vs Jalapa?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Managua vs Jalapa?
Our predicted score is Managua 1–0 Jalapa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Managua vs Jalapa?
Managua vs Jalapa (Primera Division) kicks off on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
