Municipal Liberia vs Herediano: match statistics
Herediano presents impressive form with five consecutive victories in recent matches, scoring 14 goals while conceding just 2. The visiting team has a clearly better season record (10 wins compared to 7 for the hosts) and a significantly higher PPG in the last five matches (3.0 vs 0.6). Municipal Liberia has not won any of their last five meetings, conceding 9 goals in that period, indicating defensive problems. Despite the hosts' advantage in possession and xG in home matches, their inefficiency in recent weeks and Herediano's excellent streak argue for an away win. Clean sheet statistics (40% for the guests vs 45% for the hosts at home) and Herediano's higher efficiency in the final third suggest that the guests have a greater chance of taking the three points in this clash.
Municipal Liberia vs Herediano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Municipal Liberia played against Herediano in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Municipal Liberia has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Herediano has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Municipal Liberia scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.30. Herediano scores 1.43 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Municipal Liberia's games and 43% of Herediano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 43%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Municipal Liberia has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.55 per game. Municipal Liberia takes 13.7 shots per game, while Herediano takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Municipal Liberia leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Herediano leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Municipal Liberia's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Herediano, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 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 48% of games, and 47% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 impressive form with five consecutive victories in recent matches, scoring 14 goals while conceding just 2. The visiting team has a clearly better season record (10 wins compared to 7 for the hosts) and a significantly higher PPG in the last five matches (3.0 vs 0.6). Municipal Liberia has not won any of their last five meetings, conceding 9 goals in that period, indicating defensive problems. Despite the hosts' advantage in possession and xG in home matches, their inefficiency in recent weeks and Herediano's excellent streak argue for an away win. Clean sheet statistics (40% for the guests vs 45% for the hosts at home) and Herediano's higher efficiency in the final third suggest that the guests have a greater chance of taking the three points in this clash.
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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
| Municipal Liberia | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Municipal Liberia · 3 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.
Herediano is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.43 goals / game - Herediano
Herediano is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.05 goals / game - Herediano
Municipal Liberia scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
Herediano scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Municipal Liberia keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Municipal Liberia
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.
Herediano is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.38 pts / game - Herediano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Municipal Liberia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Herediano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +7 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). 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
Municipal Liberia
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
| Municipal Liberia | Liga | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.39 | 2.42 | • 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | • 48% | 48% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 32% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 75% | ▼ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Municipal LiberiaSubstitutionOn: Mauricio de Jesús Villalobos VegaOff: Joaquín Alonso Hernández García
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Municipal Liberia's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Herediano. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Municipal Liberia vs Herediano?
The Primera División FPD match finished Municipal Liberia 1:0 Herediano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Municipal Liberia and Herediano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Municipal Liberia won 1, Herediano won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Municipal Liberia vs Herediano?
Municipal Liberia score 1.09 goals per game on average and Herediano 1.43. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Municipal Liberia's matches and 43% of Herediano's.
What form are Municipal Liberia and Herediano in?
Over the last 5 games Municipal Liberia have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Herediano 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Municipal Liberia vs Herediano?
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.