San Carlos vs Puntarenas: match statistics
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San Carlos vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
San Carlos plays Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game is scheduled for August 30, 2026. Venue: Estadio Carlos Ugalde Álvarez.
Recent form
San Carlos has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Puntarenas has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
San Carlos scores 0.60 goals per game and allows 1.40. Puntarenas scores 0.80 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of San Carlos's games and 60% of Puntarenas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 20%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
San Carlos has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.18 per game. San Carlos takes 9.0 shots per game, while Puntarenas takes 9.0.
First-half and second-half trends
San Carlos leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Puntarenas leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
San Carlos's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For Puntarenas, it is minutes 16-30 (2 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 46% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.36 |
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.
San Carlos is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - San Carlos · 1 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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
0.6 goals / game - San Carlos · 0.8 goals / game - Puntarenas
Puntarenas is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - San Carlos · 1.2 goals / game - Puntarenas
San Carlos scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
Puntarenas scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while San Carlos keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 - 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Carlos - second-half results
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). 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
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
| San Carlos | Liga | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.42 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 46% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 42% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 29% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 20% | 58% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 69% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from San Carlos's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Puntarenas. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
When do San Carlos and Puntarenas play?
San Carlos face Puntarenas on August 30, 2026 in Primera División FPD at Estadio Carlos Ugalde Álvarez. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between San Carlos and Puntarenas?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches San Carlos won 2, Puntarenas won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before San Carlos vs Puntarenas?
San Carlos score 0.60 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 0.80. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 20% of San Carlos's matches and 60% of Puntarenas's.
What form are San Carlos and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games San Carlos have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Puntarenas 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Carlos vs Puntarenas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for San Carlos vs Puntarenas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.