Puntarenas vs San Carlos: match statistics
Puntarenas is showing excellent form, winning all of their last five matches and securing a full 15 points, making them one of the most dangerous teams in the league recently. The hosts boast a solid defense at home, conceding an average of just 0.85 goals per match with 54% clean sheets in home games. San Carlos is recording very poor results on the road with 62% losses and failed to keep a single clean sheet, conceding a high average of 1.85 goals per away match. Additionally, the guests have a negative goal difference (-7) in away games, and their average xG (0.91) is significantly lower than the hosts' average (1.59). Considering Puntarenas' possession advantage (59% vs 51%), efficiency in recent matches, and San Carlos' away weakness, a home victory seems the most likely scenario, although San Carlos has shown general form improvement in the last five matches, giving them a chance to fight for a favorable result.
Puntarenas vs San Carlos: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Puntarenas played against San Carlos in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 5, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Puntarenas has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. San Carlos has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Puntarenas scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.07. San Carlos scores 1.00 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Puntarenas's games and 44% of San Carlos's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 41%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Puntarenas has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 0.98 per game. Puntarenas takes 12.6 shots per game, while San Carlos takes 8.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Puntarenas leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. San Carlos leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.41 after halftime.
When the teams score
Puntarenas's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For San Carlos, it is minutes 16-30 (6 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 48% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 is showing excellent form, winning all of their last five matches and securing a full 15 points, making them one of the most dangerous teams in the league recently. The hosts boast a solid defense at home, conceding an average of just 0.85 goals per match with 54% clean sheets in home games. San Carlos is recording very poor results on the road with 62% losses and failed to keep a single clean sheet, conceding a high average of 1.85 goals per away match. Additionally, the guests have a negative goal difference (-7) in away games, and their average xG (0.91) is significantly lower than the hosts' average (1.59). Considering Puntarenas' possession advantage (59% vs 51%), efficiency in recent matches, and San Carlos' away weakness, a home victory seems the most likely scenario, although San Carlos has shown general form improvement in the last five matches, giving them a chance to fight for a favorable result.
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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 | San Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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.
Puntarenas is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Puntarenas · 2 pts / game - San Carlos
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 30% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Puntarenas · 1 goals / game - San Carlos
Puntarenas is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.07 goals / game - Puntarenas · 1.56 goals / game - San Carlos
Puntarenas scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while San Carlos keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
San Carlos scores in 59% of games (16 of 27 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 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 - San Carlos
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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Puntarenas · 1.04 pts / game - San Carlos
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 33%. 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.
San Carlos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). 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
Puntarenas
San Carlos
* 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 | San Carlos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.37 | 2.40 | ▲ 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 45% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 31% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 69% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▲ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Puntarenas's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against San Carlos. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Puntarenas vs San Carlos?
The Primera División FPD match finished Puntarenas 0:0 San Carlos. 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 San Carlos?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Puntarenas won 1, San Carlos won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Puntarenas vs San Carlos?
Puntarenas score 1.30 goals per game on average and San Carlos 1.00. The Primera División FPD average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Puntarenas's matches and 44% of San Carlos's.
What form are Puntarenas and San Carlos in?
Over the last 5 games Puntarenas have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and San Carlos 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Puntarenas vs San Carlos?
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.