Municipal Liberia vs Puntarenas: match statistics
Municipal Liberia is showing solid home form with a 50% win rate at their stadium and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at home. The hosts hold the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.66 vs 1.29) and boast a superior chance conversion rate, highlighting their offensive efficiency. Puntarenas is in dreadful form, having lost four of their last five matches and scoring just one goal in that period. The visitors have won only 17% of their away matches this season, and with a 33% loss rate and an average of 1.33 goals conceded per game, they are in an unfavorable position. The disparity in form and the hosts' home statistics point towards their victory, although Puntarenas's high draw rate on the road (50%) does not completely rule out a share of the points.
Municipal Liberia vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Municipal Liberia played against Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Municipal Liberia has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Puntarenas has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Municipal Liberia scores 1.04 goals per game and allows 1.24. Puntarenas scores 1.13 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Municipal Liberia's games and 52% of Puntarenas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 48%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Municipal Liberia has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.41 per game. Municipal Liberia takes 13.0 shots per game, while Puntarenas takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Municipal Liberia leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Puntarenas leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Municipal Liberia's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (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 2.40 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 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 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
Municipal Liberia is showing solid home form with a 50% win rate at their stadium and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at home. The hosts hold the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.66 vs 1.29) and boast a superior chance conversion rate, highlighting their offensive efficiency. Puntarenas is in dreadful form, having lost four of their last five matches and scoring just one goal in that period. The visitors have won only 17% of their away matches this season, and with a 33% loss rate and an average of 1.33 goals conceded per game, they are in an unfavorable position. The disparity in form and the hosts' home statistics point towards their victory, although Puntarenas's high draw rate on the road (50%) does not completely rule out a share of the points.
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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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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.
Municipal Liberia is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Municipal Liberia · 0.4 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.
Puntarenas is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.04 goals / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.13 goals / game - Puntarenas
Puntarenas is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.17 goals / game - Puntarenas
Municipal Liberia scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
Puntarenas scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Municipal Liberia keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 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 - 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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.39 pts / game - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Municipal Liberia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
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
Municipal Liberia
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
| Municipal Liberia | Liga | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.28 | 2.40 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 33% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 74% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 Municipal Liberia's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Puntarenas. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Municipal Liberia vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished Municipal Liberia 1:4 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 Municipal Liberia and Puntarenas?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Municipal Liberia won 1, Puntarenas won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Municipal Liberia vs Puntarenas?
Municipal Liberia score 1.04 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 1.13. The Primera División FPD average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Municipal Liberia's matches and 52% of Puntarenas's.
What form are Municipal Liberia and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games Municipal Liberia have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Puntarenas 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Municipal Liberia vs Puntarenas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Municipal Liberia vs Puntarenas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.