Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos: match statistics
Deportivo Saprissa demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 62% win rate and an impressive +15 goal difference. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, with only 15% of matches without a goal scored. San Carlos, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – 64% losses, 0% clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -7. The visitors score only 1.09 goals on average per away match, with 36% of matches goalless, indicating serious offensive problems. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similar, however, Saprissa's advantage in home statistics and San Carlos's weakness away clearly point to a home victory. Additionally, Saprissa's higher average xG (1.98 vs 0.9) along with the advantage in possession and shots on target confirm their dominance.
Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Deportivo Saprissa play San Carlos in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match date is 8 February 2026 at 22:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Deportivo Saprissa: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. San Carlos: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Deportivo Saprissa scores 1.77 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. San Carlos scores 0.97 and concedes 1.58. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Deportivo Saprissa 59%, San Carlos 44%. Over 2.5: Deportivo Saprissa 64%, San Carlos 42%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Deportivo Saprissa has higher xG: 1.80 vs 0.99. Deportivo Saprissa: 15.2 shots per match, San Carlos: 8.2.
Match halves
Deportivo Saprissa: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.05. San Carlos: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.39.
Goals by minute
Deportivo Saprissa: 76-90+ (27 goals). San Carlos: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 3-0-0. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 33%.
Match description
Deportivo Saprissa demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 62% win rate and an impressive +15 goal difference. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, with only 15% of matches without a goal scored. San Carlos, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – 64% losses, 0% clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -7. The visitors score only 1.09 goals on average per away match, with 36% of matches goalless, indicating serious offensive problems. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similar, however, Saprissa's advantage in home statistics and San Carlos's weakness away clearly point to a home victory. Additionally, Saprissa's higher average xG (1.98 vs 0.9) along with the advantage in possession and shots on target confirm their dominance.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Deportivo Saprissa | San Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.37 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Deportivo Saprissa is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 0.8 pts / match - San Carlos
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 82% better for: goals scored per match.
1.77 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 0.97 goals / match - San Carlos
Deportivo Saprissa is 39% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.58 goals / match - San Carlos
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 84% of matches (37 of 44 matches), while San Carlos keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 matches).
San Carlos scores in 58% of matches (21 of 36 matches), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 30% (13 of 44 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Deportivo Saprissa
Over / Under — San Carlos
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 1 pts / match - San Carlos
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
San Carlos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (27 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Deportivo Saprissa
San Carlos
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | San Carlos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.91 | 2.47 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 47% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | • 30% | 30% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 0 - 0 San Carlos. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
The Primera División FPD match finished Deportivo Saprissa 2:1 San Carlos. 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 San Carlos?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Deportivo Saprissa won 3, San Carlos won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
Deportivo Saprissa score 1.77 goals per game on average and San Carlos 0.97. The Primera División FPD average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Deportivo Saprissa's matches and 44% of San Carlos's.
What form are Deportivo Saprissa and San Carlos in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Saprissa have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and San Carlos 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.