Municipal Liberia vs Sporting San José: match statistics
Municipal Liberia displays solid home form with a 43% win rate and only 21% losses at their own stadium, representing a significant advantage. The hosts stand out with a higher xG (1.56 vs 1.47) and better effectiveness in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Sporting San José has a poor away record with only a 23% win rate and as many as 54% of matches without a goal, indicating offensive problems on the road. Although the visitors have better recent form over the last 5 matches overall (2.0 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), their weaknesses in away games and the hosts' dominance at home ground point to a Municipal Liberia victory. The difference in goal difference (-1 for the hosts at home vs -6 for the visitors away) further confirms the home team's advantage.
Municipal Liberia vs Sporting San José: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Municipal Liberia played against Sporting San José in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 2, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Municipal Liberia has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Sporting San José has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Municipal Liberia scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.36. Sporting San José scores 0.81 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Municipal Liberia's games and 35% of Sporting San José's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 38%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting San José has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.51 per game. Municipal Liberia takes 12.6 shots per game, while Sporting San José takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Municipal Liberia leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. Sporting San José leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.27 after halftime.
When the teams score
Municipal Liberia's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Sporting San José, it is minutes 0-15 (6 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 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Municipal Liberia displays solid home form with a 43% win rate and only 21% losses at their own stadium, representing a significant advantage. The hosts stand out with a higher xG (1.56 vs 1.47) and better effectiveness in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Sporting San José has a poor away record with only a 23% win rate and as many as 54% of matches without a goal, indicating offensive problems on the road. Although the visitors have better recent form over the last 5 matches overall (2.0 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), their weaknesses in away games and the hosts' dominance at home ground point to a Municipal Liberia victory. The difference in goal difference (-1 for the hosts at home vs -6 for the visitors away) further confirms the home team's advantage.
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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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.21 |
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.
Sporting San José is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.6 pts / game - Sporting San José
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.
Municipal Liberia is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Municipal Liberia · 0.81 goals / game - Sporting San José
Sporting San José is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.12 goals / game - Sporting San José
Municipal Liberia scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 meczów), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
Sporting San José scores in 50% of games (13 of 26 meczów), while Municipal Liberia keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 - Sporting San José
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.
Municipal Liberia is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - Municipal Liberia · 1.12 pts / game - Sporting San José
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Municipal Liberia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 19%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Sporting San José
* 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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.36 | 2.42 | ▼ 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 46% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | • 32% | 31% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 69% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
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, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sporting San José. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Municipal Liberia vs Sporting San José?
The Primera División FPD match finished Municipal Liberia 1:0 Sporting San José. 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 Sporting San José?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Municipal Liberia won 1, Sporting San José won 1 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 Municipal Liberia vs Sporting San José?
Municipal Liberia score 1.00 goals per game on average and Sporting San José 0.81. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Municipal Liberia's matches and 35% of Sporting San José's.
What form are Municipal Liberia and Sporting San José in?
Over the last 5 games Municipal Liberia have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Sporting San José 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Municipal Liberia vs Sporting San José?
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.