Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa: match statistics
Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cartaginés played against Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on December 12, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Cartaginés has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Deportivo Saprissa has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cartaginés scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 0.67. Deportivo Saprissa scores 1.78 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Cartaginés's games and 50% of Deportivo Saprissa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 28% and 61%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Saprissa has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.35 per game. Cartaginés takes 11.1 shots per game, while Deportivo Saprissa takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Cartaginés leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Saprissa leads at halftime in 44% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cartaginés's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Deportivo Saprissa, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.40 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cartaginés | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Deportivo Saprissa is 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Cartaginés · 2.2 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Deportivo Saprissa is 68% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1.78 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Cartaginés is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1.11 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Cartaginés scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 meczów).
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cartaginés
Over / Under - Deportivo Saprissa
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo Saprissa is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Cartaginés · 1.67 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cartaginés
Deportivo Saprissa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División FPD).
Teams vs league
| Cartaginés | Liga | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.72 | 2.40 | ▲ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 28% | 45% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 33% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Cartaginés's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Deportivo Saprissa. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The Primera División FPD match finished Cartaginés 1:2 Deportivo Saprissa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cartaginés and Deportivo Saprissa?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cartaginés won 1, Deportivo Saprissa won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Cartaginés score 1.06 goals per game on average and Deportivo Saprissa 1.78. The Primera División FPD average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Cartaginés's matches and 50% of Deportivo Saprissa's.
What form are Cartaginés and Deportivo Saprissa in?
Over the last 5 games Cartaginés have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Deportivo Saprissa 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The statistical background for Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.