Puntarenas vs Municipal Liberia: match statistics
Puntarenas performs significantly better at home, achieving 36% wins and an impressive 57% clean sheets in home matches. Municipal Liberia, on the other hand, struggles away from home with only 19% wins and as many as 50% losses, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. The goal difference of both teams also favors the hosts: Puntarenas has a positive balance of +3 at home, while the visitors have -8 away. The form in the last five matches is balanced (Puntarenas 1.4 PPG vs Liberia 2.0 PPG), however, home and away statistics indicate a clear advantage for the hosts. The predicted outcome is a Puntarenas win with a relatively high probability of a draw due to the hosts' tendency to share points (36% draws in home matches).
Puntarenas vs Municipal Liberia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Puntarenas played against Municipal Liberia in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Puntarenas has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Municipal Liberia has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Puntarenas scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.13. Municipal Liberia scores 1.03 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Puntarenas's games and 47% of Municipal Liberia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 44%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Puntarenas has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.46 per game. Puntarenas takes 12.4 shots per game, while Municipal Liberia takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Puntarenas leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Municipal Liberia leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Puntarenas's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Municipal Liberia, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 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 49% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
Puntarenas performs significantly better at home, achieving 36% wins and an impressive 57% clean sheets in home matches. Municipal Liberia, on the other hand, struggles away from home with only 19% wins and as many as 50% losses, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. The goal difference of both teams also favors the hosts: Puntarenas has a positive balance of +3 at home, while the visitors have -8 away. The form in the last five matches is balanced (Puntarenas 1.4 PPG vs Liberia 2.0 PPG), however, home and away statistics indicate a clear advantage for the hosts. The predicted outcome is a Puntarenas win with a relatively high probability of a draw due to the hosts' tendency to share points (36% draws in home matches).
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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
| Puntarenas | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.28 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Puntarenas · 2 pts / game - Municipal Liberia
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 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Puntarenas · 1.03 goals / game - Municipal Liberia
Puntarenas is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Puntarenas · 1.25 goals / game - Municipal Liberia
Puntarenas scores in 70% of games (21 of 30 meczów), while Municipal Liberia keeps a clean sheet in 34% (11 of 32 meczów).
Municipal Liberia scores in 75% of games (24 of 32 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 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 - Puntarenas
Over / Under - Municipal Liberia
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / game - Puntarenas · 1.25 pts / game - Municipal Liberia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 30%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Municipal Liberia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 34%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). 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
Puntarenas
Municipal Liberia
* 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
| Puntarenas | Liga | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.40 | 2.42 | ▼ 2.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 49% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 31% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 69% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Puntarenas's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Municipal Liberia. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Puntarenas vs Municipal Liberia?
The Primera División FPD match finished Puntarenas 0:1 Municipal Liberia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Puntarenas and Municipal Liberia?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Puntarenas won 1, Municipal Liberia won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Puntarenas vs Municipal Liberia?
Puntarenas score 1.27 goals per game on average and Municipal Liberia 1.03. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Puntarenas's matches and 47% of Municipal Liberia's.
What form are Puntarenas and Municipal Liberia in?
Over the last 5 games Puntarenas have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Municipal Liberia 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Puntarenas vs Municipal Liberia?
The statistical background for Puntarenas vs Municipal Liberia — 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.