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

Municipal Liberia vs Pérez Zeledón: match statistics

135%(1.75)
X35%(3.50)
230%(4.20)

Statistical analysis points to very even chances for both teams. Municipal Liberia presents solid home form with 50% wins and a +2 goal difference, yet their last 5 overall matches yielded only 0.6 points per match. Pérez Zeledón shows better disposition in recent games (1.8 PPG), winning 3 of their last 5, though they hold a goal difference of -2 on the road compared to the hosts' +2 at home. A key factor is the average xG: Municipal has the advantage at 1.69 to 1.48, but Pérez Zeledón converts shots more frequently (10% efficiency vs 9%). Considering the hosts' 40% home draw rate and the balanced quality of both squads, a draw appears the most probable result of this meeting.

Municipal Liberia vs Pérez Zeledón: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Municipal Liberia played against Pérez Zeledón in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 1:1.

Recent form

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

Scoring records

Municipal Liberia scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.32. Pérez Zeledón scores 1.45 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 45% of Municipal Liberia's games and 75% of Pérez Zeledón's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 65%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Municipal Liberia has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.50 per game. Municipal Liberia takes 13.6 shots per game, while Pérez Zeledón takes 12.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Municipal Liberia leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Pérez Zeledón leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.75 after halftime.

When the teams score

Municipal Liberia's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Pérez Zeledón, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Primera División FPD games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 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

Statistical analysis points to very even chances for both teams. Municipal Liberia presents solid home form with 50% wins and a +2 goal difference, yet their last 5 overall matches yielded only 0.6 points per match. Pérez Zeledón shows better disposition in recent games (1.8 PPG), winning 3 of their last 5, though they hold a goal difference of -2 on the road compared to the hosts' +2 at home. A key factor is the average xG: Municipal has the advantage at 1.69 to 1.48, but Pérez Zeledón converts shots more frequently (10% efficiency vs 9%). Considering the hosts' 40% home draw rate and the balanced quality of both squads, a draw appears the most probable result of this meeting.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

61Possession (%)39
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
15Shots8
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
5Shots on target2
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
1.88xG0.99
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
8Corners5
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
82Dangerous attacks47
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
11Fouls16
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
4Cards4
Municipal LiberiaPérez 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.

Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
1.09Goals scored / game1.45
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
1.32Goals allowed / game1.5
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
48%Average possession46%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
4.05Shots on target / game4.65
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.64Shots per game12.75
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
4.05Shots on target4.65
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
8%Shot conversion11.4%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
48%Possession46%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
1.59xG for1.5
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
1.38xG against1.61
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón

Shooting quality

Municipal Liberia: BalancedPérez Zeledón: Balanced
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
Accuracy (shots on target)30%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.31

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.

Pérez Zeledón is 133% better for: last-5 form.

0.6 pts / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.4 pts / game - Pérez Zeledón

Municipal Liberia
DDLDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
32% W36% R32% P
Season (W-D-L)
7-8-7
1.32 pts / game · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-3-2
0.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-4-1
Last 5 at home
2-2-1
DWLWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.29Opponent xG: 1.59BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Pérez Zeledón
LWLWD
Season result split
35% W30% R35% P
Season (W-D-L)
7-6-7
1.35 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-3
Last 5 away
2-1-2
LDLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.40Opponent xG: 1.25BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 80%

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.

Pérez Zeledón is 33% better for: goals scored per game.

1.09 goals / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.45 goals / game - Pérez Zeledón

Municipal Liberia is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.32 goals / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.5 goals / game - Pérez Zeledón

Municipal Liberia scoring profile: very strong

Municipal Liberia scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Pérez Zeledón keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).

Pérez Zeledón scoring profile: very strong

Pérez Zeledón scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Municipal Liberia keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).

24Goals scored (season)29
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
29Goals conceded (season)30
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
2.41Average goals per game2.95
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
4Goals scored (last 5)9
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
8Goals conceded (last 5)10
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón

How often they score at least...

73%1 goal85%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
32%2 goals40%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
5%3 goals15%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
0%4 goals5%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón

How often they concede at least...

64%1 goal85%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
45%2 goals40%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
18%3 goals25%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
5%4 goals0%
Municipal LiberiaPérez 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.

45%
Municipal Liberia - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.10 of 22 meczów
49%
League average

Goal patterns

18%BTTS at half-time40%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
9%BTTS in both halves10%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
23%Scored in both halves35%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón

BTTS and goal count

36%Min. 3 goals and BTTS55%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
14%Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
60%BTTS - last 5100%
Municipal LiberiaPérez 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.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

1st half

82%Min. 1 goal before half-time85%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
41%Min. 2 goals before half-time55%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
5%Min. 3 goals before half-time15%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón

2nd half

77%Min. 1 goal after half-time90%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
36%Min. 2 goals after half-time35%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
Municipal LiberiaPérez 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.

Municipal Liberia is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.32 pts / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.15 pts / game - Pérez Zeledón

Municipal Liberia - half-time state
32% leading36% draw32% trailing
Pérez Zeledón - half-time state
25% leading40% draw35% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.32Points per game (1st half)1.15
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
0.55Goals scored (1st half)0.7
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
0.73Goals conceded (1st half)0.85
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
1.27Average goals (1st half)1.55
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
50%Clean sheet before half-time35%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
50%No goal before half-time40%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón

After half-time (2nd half)

1.23Points per game (2nd half)1.35
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
0.55Goals scored (2nd half)0.75
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
0.59Goals conceded (2nd half)0.65
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
1.14Average goals (2nd half)1.4
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
50%Clean sheet after half-time40%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón
55%No goal after half-time40%
Municipal LiberiaPérez Zeledón

Municipal Liberia - second-half results

27% W41% R32% P
29
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
27
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.32
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Pérez Zeledón - second-half results

35% W30% R35% P
23
Half-time points
14
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
27
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.15
PPG before half-time
Lead holding140%

Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Municipal Liberia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.200.40
Goals scored / game0.60.2
Goals allowed / game0.80.8
Average goals per game1.41.0
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference-1-3
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3
Pérez Zeledón - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.40
Goals scored / game0.81.0
Goals allowed / game1.20.8
Average goals per game2.01.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet20%20%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference-2+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 0% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

* 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.

Municipal Liberia
ScoredConceded
3
4
0-15
4
5
16-30
5
7
31-45
2
4
46-60
4
4
61-75
6
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Pérez Zeledón
ScoredConceded
1
5
0-15
8
5
16-30
5
7
31-45
4
3
46-60
5
2
61-75
6
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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

2.68
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
60%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+12%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
62%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Municipal Liberia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.21
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.44
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.50
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.06
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
78%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
121%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.72
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Pérez Zeledón

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.11
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.06
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
133%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
108%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.05
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 3% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

* 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

Municipal LiberiaLigaPérez Zeledón
Average goals per game 2.412.48 2.95
Both teams scored 45%49% 75%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 50%49% 65%
Clean sheets 36%31% 15%
Goal before half-time 82%72% 85%
Goal after half-time 77%76% 90%

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

2.48
Average goals per game
49%
Both teams scored
49%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.39
Home goals / game
1.09
Away goals / game
+28%
Home attack advantage
+22%
Home defensive advantage
+14%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
11%
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. Municipal LiberiaYellow cardMauricio de Jesús Villalobos Vega
  2. Pérez ZeledónYellow cardMáximo Ezequiel Pereira
  3. Pérez ZeledónYellow cardEduardo Pastrana Reyes
  4. Pérez ZeledónGoalJefferson Rivera Stuart
  5. Pérez ZeledónYellow cardJefferson Rivera Stuart
  6. Municipal LiberiaYellow cardShawn Johnson
  7. Pérez ZeledónSubstitutionOn: José David PorrasOff: Kendall Porras
  8. Municipal LiberiaSubstitutionOn: Francisco Rodríguez HernándezOff: Malcom Pilone
  9. Municipal LiberiaYellow cardChristian Antonio Reyes Alemán
  10. Pérez ZeledónYellow cardBryan Andrés Segura Cruz
  11. Pérez ZeledónSubstitutionOn: Ethan George Drummond ArroyoOff: Máximo Ezequiel Pereira
  12. Municipal LiberiaYellow cardSebastián Padilla López

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Record from Municipal Liberia's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Pérez Zeledón. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Municipal de Pérez Zeledón
1 : 1
AD Municipal Liberia
AD Municipal Liberia
2 : 2
Municipal de Pérez Zeledón

FAQ

What was the result of Municipal Liberia vs Pérez Zeledón?

The Primera División FPD match finished Municipal Liberia 1:1 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 Municipal Liberia and Pérez Zeledón?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Municipal Liberia won 0, Pérez Zeledón won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Municipal Liberia vs Pérez Zeledón?

Municipal Liberia score 1.09 goals per game on average and Pérez Zeledón 1.45. The Primera División FPD average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Municipal Liberia's matches and 75% of Pérez Zeledón's.

What form are Municipal Liberia and Pérez Zeledón in?

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

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

The statistical background for Municipal Liberia vs Pérez Zeledón — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.