Costa Rica - Primera División FPDData current as of September 07, 2026

Herediano vs Pérez Zeledón: match statistics

Herediano crest
Herediano
3 : 0half-time 2:0
Pérez Zeledón crest
Pérez Zeledón
155%(1.46)
X30%(4.05)
215%(5.96)

Herediano demonstrates significantly better home form with a 62% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference of +8 in home matches. The team scores an average of 1.77 goals per home match with only 15% of matches without a goal, which demonstrates offensive efficiency. Pérez Zeledón has a poor away record with only 25% wins and a negative goal difference of -4, conceding an average of 1.42 goals per match. The form from the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.4 points per match) compared to the visitors (0.6 points per match). xG statistics show Herediano's advantage (1.66 xG For vs 1.4 xG Against), while Pérez Zeledón has an unfavorable balance (1.48 xG For vs 1.91 xG Against) in away matches. Considering all factors, Herediano should win this match, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the visitors' tendency to share points (33% draws in away matches).

Herediano vs Pérez Zeledón: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Herediano played against Pérez Zeledón in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 3:0.

Recent form

Herediano has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Pérez Zeledón has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Herediano scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.00. Pérez Zeledón scores 1.31 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 42% of Herediano's games and 69% of Pérez Zeledón's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 54%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Pérez Zeledón has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.46 per game. Herediano takes 11.7 shots per game, while Pérez Zeledón takes 12.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Herediano leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Pérez Zeledón leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.65 after halftime.

When the teams score

Herediano's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Pérez Zeledón, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Primera División FPD games average 2.42 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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

Herediano demonstrates significantly better home form with a 62% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference of +8 in home matches. The team scores an average of 1.77 goals per home match with only 15% of matches without a goal, which demonstrates offensive efficiency. Pérez Zeledón has a poor away record with only 25% wins and a negative goal difference of -4, conceding an average of 1.42 goals per match. The form from the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.4 points per match) compared to the visitors (0.6 points per match). xG statistics show Herediano's advantage (1.66 xG For vs 1.4 xG Against), while Pérez Zeledón has an unfavorable balance (1.48 xG For vs 1.91 xG Against) in away matches. Considering all factors, Herediano should win this match, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the visitors' tendency to share points (33% draws in away matches).

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

49Possession (%)51
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
17Shots11
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
5Shots on target5
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
1.79xG1.46
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
5Corners6
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
51Dangerous attacks56
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
9Fouls19
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
2Cards1
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

HeredianoPérez Zeledón
1.31Goals scored / game1.31
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
1Goals allowed / game1.42
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
53%Average possession46%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
3.81Shots on target / game4.58
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.65Shots per game12.58
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
3.81Shots on target4.58
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
11.2%Shot conversion10.4%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
53%Possession46%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
1.46xG for1.47
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
1.44xG against1.74
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

Shooting quality

Herediano: BalancedPérez Zeledón: Balanced
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
Accuracy (shots on target)33%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.29

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Herediano is 133% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Herediano · 0.6 pts / game - Pérez Zeledón

Herediano
LWDWL
Season result split
46% W23% R31% P
Season (W-D-L)
12-6-8
1.62 pts / game · goal difference +8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
8-2-3
Last 5 at home
5-0-0
WWWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.08Opponent xG: 1.38BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%
Pérez Zeledón
DDLLD
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
27% W38% R35% P
Season (W-D-L)
7-10-9
1.19 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-3-2
0.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-4-5
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WWDLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.45Opponent xG: 2.19BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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.

Herediano is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Herediano · 1.42 goals / game - Pérez Zeledón

Herediano scoring profile: very strong

Herediano scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Pérez Zeledón keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 meczów).

Pérez Zeledón scoring profile: strong

Pérez Zeledón scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).

34Goals scored (season)34
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
26Goals conceded (season)37
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
2.31Average goals per game2.73
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
4Goals scored (last 5)4
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
4Goals conceded (last 5)6
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

How often they score at least...

69%1 goal77%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
42%2 goals35%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
15%3 goals15%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
4%4 goals4%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

How often they concede at least...

65%1 goal85%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
23%2 goals35%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
12%3 goals23%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
0%4 goals0%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

* 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.

49%
League average

Goal patterns

12%BTTS at half-time38%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
4%BTTS in both halves12%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
19%Scored in both halves31%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

BTTS and goal count

35%Min. 3 goals and BTTS46%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
4%Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
40%BTTS - last 540%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

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.

1st half

69%Min. 1 goal before half-time77%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
31%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
8%Min. 3 goals before half-time15%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

2nd half

65%Min. 1 goal after half-time81%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
38%Min. 2 goals after half-time35%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
12%Min. 3 goals after half-time12%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Herediano is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.42 pts / game - Herediano · 1.15 pts / game - Pérez Zeledón

Herediano - half-time state
35% leading38% draw27% trailing
Pérez Zeledón - half-time state
23% leading46% draw31% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.42Points per game (1st half)1.15
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
0.62Goals scored (1st half)0.65
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.77
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
1.12Average goals (1st half)1.42
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
62%Clean sheet before half-time38%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
58%No goal before half-time46%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

After half-time (2nd half)

1.23Points per game (2nd half)1.19
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
0.69Goals scored (2nd half)0.65
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.65
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
1.19Average goals (2nd half)1.31
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
54%Clean sheet after half-time42%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón
54%No goal after half-time46%
HeredianoPérez Zeledón

Herediano - second-half results

23% W54% R23% P
37
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
32
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.42
PPG before half-time
Lead holding131%

Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Pérez Zeledón - second-half results

27% W38% R35% P
30
Half-time points
17
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.15
PPG before half-time
Lead holding117%

Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Herediano - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.600.60
Goals scored / game0.60.2
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game0.80.8
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference+2-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3
Pérez Zeledón - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.200.60
Goals scored / game0.60.2
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game1.20.8
1 goal60%40%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference0-2
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Herediano
ScoredConceded
3
4
0-15
3
5
16-30
10
4
31-45
7
4
46-60
5
4
61-75
6
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Pérez Zeledón
ScoredConceded
2
5
0-15
9
7
16-30
6
8
31-45
6
4
46-60
5
3
61-75
6
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.52
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
104%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
56%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+39%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
53%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Herediano

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.02
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.29
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.15
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.44
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
98%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
92%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.22
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

Pérez Zeledón

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.27
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.16
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
120%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
107%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.59
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División FPD).

Teams vs league

HeredianoLigaPérez Zeledón
Average goals per game 2.312.42 2.73
Both teams scored 42%49% 69%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 38%46% 54%
Clean sheets 35%31% 15%
Goal before half-time 69%69% 77%
Goal after half-time 65%72% 81%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.42
Average goals per game
49%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.33
Home goals / game
1.09
Away goals / game
+22%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defensive advantage
+14%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. HeredianoYellow cardDarrel Araya
  2. HeredianoYellow cardKeyner Yamal Brown Blackwood
  3. HeredianoGoalRonaldo Araya
  4. Pérez ZeledónYellow cardManuel Morán Velásquez
  5. Pérez ZeledónSubstitutionOn: Kenneth CarvajalOff: Barlon Andres Sequeira Sibaja
  6. HeredianoSubstitutionOn: Keysher Fuller SpenceOff: Ronaldo Araya
  7. Pérez ZeledónSubstitutionOn: José David PorrasOff: Horacio Joaquín Aguirre Santellán

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Juan CalderónMatches officiated: 11
5.36Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 255%Home wins18%Draws27%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Herediano's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Pérez Zeledón. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Municipal de Pérez Zeledón
1 : 3
CS Herediano
CS Herediano
2 : 1
Municipal de Pérez Zeledón

FAQ

What was the result of Herediano vs Pérez Zeledón?

The Primera División FPD match finished Herediano 3:0 Pérez Zeledón. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Herediano and Pérez Zeledón?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Herediano won 2, Pérez Zeledón won 0 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 Herediano vs Pérez Zeledón?

Herediano score 1.31 goals per game on average and Pérez Zeledón 1.31. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Herediano's matches and 69% of Pérez Zeledón's.

What form are Herediano and Pérez Zeledón in?

Over the last 5 games Herediano have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Pérez Zeledón 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Herediano vs Pérez Zeledón?

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.