Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas: match statistics
Deportivo Saprissa display impressive home form, boasting a 73% win rate and a +15 goal difference on their own turf. The hosts average 2.18 goals per home game, failing to score in just 9% of matches, highlighting their potent offense. Puntarenas struggle on the road with only a 22% win rate and a high 56% draw rate, indicative of a defensive approach and difficulty securing full points away. Saprissa's superiority in xG (1.9 vs 1.39) and possession (53% vs 49%) further underscores their dominance. Considering the recent form of both sides (Saprissa: 1.6 PPG, Puntarenas: 1.0 PPG) and the hosts' strong run of 11 home matches (wwlwwwwdwwd), a home victory is the likely outcome.
Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Deportivo Saprissa played against Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on January 14, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Deportivo Saprissa has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Puntarenas has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Deportivo Saprissa scores 1.77 goals per game and allows 1.23. Puntarenas scores 1.28 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Deportivo Saprissa's games and 56% of Puntarenas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 50%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Saprissa has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.44 per game. Deportivo Saprissa takes 13.6 shots per game, while Puntarenas takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Deportivo Saprissa leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. Puntarenas leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Deportivo Saprissa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Puntarenas, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.46 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 48% 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 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Deportivo Saprissa display impressive home form, boasting a 73% win rate and a +15 goal difference on their own turf. The hosts average 2.18 goals per home game, failing to score in just 9% of matches, highlighting their potent offense. Puntarenas struggle on the road with only a 22% win rate and a high 56% draw rate, indicative of a defensive approach and difficulty securing full points away. Saprissa's superiority in xG (1.9 vs 1.39) and possession (53% vs 49%) further underscores their dominance. Considering the recent form of both sides (Saprissa: 1.6 PPG, Puntarenas: 1.0 PPG) and the hosts' strong run of 11 home matches (wwlwwwwdwwd), a home victory is the likely outcome.
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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
| Deportivo Saprissa | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.4 pts / game - Puntarenas
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 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.77 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.28 goals / game - Puntarenas
Puntarenas is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.23 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.11 goals / game - Puntarenas
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 meczów).
Puntarenas scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Deportivo Saprissa
Over / Under - Puntarenas
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 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.5 pts / game - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 55%. 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.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 28%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Deportivo Saprissa
Puntarenas
* 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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.46 | • 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 31% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 73% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 74% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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 Deportivo Saprissa's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Puntarenas. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished Deportivo Saprissa 2:2 Puntarenas. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Deportivo Saprissa and Puntarenas?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Deportivo Saprissa won 1, Puntarenas won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas?
Deportivo Saprissa score 1.77 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 1.28. The Primera División FPD average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Deportivo Saprissa's matches and 56% of Puntarenas's.
What form are Deportivo Saprissa and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Saprissa have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Puntarenas 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.