Herediano vs Puntarenas: match statistics
Herediano presents significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and scoring 11 goals while conceding only two. The hosts hold an impressive home record with 55% wins and a positive goal difference (+6), scoring an average of 1.82 goals per match. Puntarenas is characterized by a defensive style of play on the road, where as many as 55% of matches end in a draw; however, their form is weaker with only one victory in the last five meetings. Herediano also dominates in xG statistics (1.73 vs 1.29) and possession (55% vs 48%), which confirms their qualitative advantage. Taking all factors into account, I expect a victory for the hosts, although Puntarenas' tendency to draw away makes such a scenario plausible as well.
Herediano vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Herediano played against Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on January 29, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Herediano has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Puntarenas has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Herediano scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.05. Puntarenas scores 1.14 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 2.37 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Herediano's games and 50% of Puntarenas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 45%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Herediano has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.41 per game. Herediano takes 12.1 shots per game, while Puntarenas takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Herediano leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Puntarenas leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Herediano's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 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 2.37 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 presents significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and scoring 11 goals while conceding only two. The hosts hold an impressive home record with 55% wins and a positive goal difference (+6), scoring an average of 1.82 goals per match. Puntarenas is characterized by a defensive style of play on the road, where as many as 55% of matches end in a draw; however, their form is weaker with only one victory in the last five meetings. Herediano also dominates in xG statistics (1.73 vs 1.29) and possession (55% vs 48%), which confirms their qualitative advantage. Taking all factors into account, I expect a victory for the hosts, although Puntarenas' tendency to draw away makes such a scenario plausible as well.
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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
| Herediano | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
Herediano is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Herediano · 1 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.
Herediano is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.36 goals / game - Herediano · 1.14 goals / game - Puntarenas
Herediano is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - Herediano · 1.14 goals / game - Puntarenas
Herediano scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
Puntarenas scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 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 - Herediano
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.
Puntarenas is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Herediano · 1.45 pts / game - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Herediano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Herediano
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
| Herediano | Liga | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.41 | 2.37 | ▼ 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 46% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 33% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 74% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Herediano's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Puntarenas. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Herediano vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished Herediano 2:1 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 Herediano and Puntarenas?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Herediano won 0, Puntarenas won 2 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 Herediano vs Puntarenas?
Herediano score 1.36 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 1.14. The Primera División FPD average is 2.37 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Herediano's matches and 50% of Puntarenas's.
What form are Herediano and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games Herediano have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Puntarenas 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Herediano vs Puntarenas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Herediano vs Puntarenas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.