Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano: match statistics
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Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Deportivo Saprissa plays Herediano in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá.
Recent form
Deportivo Saprissa has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Herediano has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Deportivo Saprissa scores 2.25 goals per game and allows 1.25. Herediano scores 0.75 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Deportivo Saprissa's games and 38% of Herediano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 38%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Saprissa has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.75 per game. Deportivo Saprissa takes 14.0 shots per game, while Herediano takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Deportivo Saprissa leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Herediano leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Deportivo Saprissa's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Herediano, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Deportivo Saprissa | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.17 |
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 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa · 0.6 pts / game - Herediano
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 200% better for: goals scored per game.
2.25 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa · 0.75 goals / game - Herediano
Deportivo Saprissa is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.63 goals / game - Herediano
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
Herediano scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
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 - Deportivo Saprissa
Over / Under - Herediano
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 151% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.88 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa · 0.75 pts / game - Herediano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Herediano - second-half results
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Deportivo Saprissa
Herediano
* 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
| Deportivo Saprissa | Liga | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 43% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 70% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 73% | ▼ 63% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Deportivo Saprissa's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses against Herediano. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Deportivo Saprissa and Herediano play?
Deportivo Saprissa face Herediano on September 20, 2026 in Primera División FPD at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Deportivo Saprissa and Herediano?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Deportivo Saprissa won 2, Herediano won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano?
Deportivo Saprissa score 2.25 goals per game on average and Herediano 0.75. The Primera División FPD average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Deportivo Saprissa's matches and 38% of Herediano's.
What form are Deportivo Saprissa and Herediano in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Saprissa have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Herediano 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano?
The statistical background for Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano — 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.