San Carlos vs Herediano: match statistics
Herediano clearly outperforms San Carlos in terms of form and effectiveness. The hosts have only a 25% win rate at home, conceding an average of 1.42 goals per match and failing to score in 58% of their home matches. Herediano, on the other hand, shows a balanced away form with a 33% win rate and just 0.83 goals conceded on average away. The difference in goal difference (-9 for the hosts, +1 for the guests in their matches) and better form in the last 5 matches (2.0 points per match for Herediano vs 1.8 for San Carlos) further support the visitors' advantage. Herediano boasts a higher xG (1.30 vs 1.06) and better shooting accuracy, which gives them a realistic chance of an away victory.
San Carlos vs Herediano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
San Carlos played against Herediano in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
San Carlos has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Herediano has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
San Carlos scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.64. Herediano scores 1.36 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of San Carlos's games and 44% of Herediano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 40%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Herediano has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 0.98 per game. San Carlos takes 8.2 shots per game, while Herediano takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
San Carlos leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Herediano leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
San Carlos's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Herediano, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 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
Herediano clearly outperforms San Carlos in terms of form and effectiveness. The hosts have only a 25% win rate at home, conceding an average of 1.42 goals per match and failing to score in 58% of their home matches. Herediano, on the other hand, shows a balanced away form with a 33% win rate and just 0.83 goals conceded on average away. The difference in goal difference (-9 for the hosts, +1 for the guests in their matches) and better form in the last 5 matches (2.0 points per match for Herediano vs 1.8 for San Carlos) further support the visitors' advantage. Herediano boasts a higher xG (1.30 vs 1.06) and better shooting accuracy, which gives them a realistic chance of an away victory.
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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
| San Carlos | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.35 |
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.
Herediano is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - San Carlos · 2 pts / game - Herediano
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.
Herediano is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - San Carlos · 1.36 goals / game - Herediano
Herediano is 64% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - San Carlos · 1 goals / game - Herediano
San Carlos scores in 56% of games (14 of 25 meczów), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Herediano scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while San Carlos keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 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 - San Carlos
Over / Under - Herediano
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.
Herediano is 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - San Carlos · 1.48 pts / game - Herediano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Carlos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Herediano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
San Carlos
Herediano
* 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
| San Carlos | Liga | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.43 | • 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 31% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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
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 San Carlos's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Herediano. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of San Carlos vs Herediano?
The Primera División FPD match finished San Carlos 1:0 Herediano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between San Carlos and Herediano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches San Carlos won 0, Herediano won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before San Carlos vs Herediano?
San Carlos score 1.00 goals per game on average and Herediano 1.36. The Primera División FPD average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of San Carlos's matches and 44% of Herediano's.
What form are San Carlos and Herediano in?
Over the last 5 games San Carlos have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Herediano 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Carlos vs Herediano?
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.