Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa: match statistics
Deportivo Saprissa appears to be the favorite in this encounter despite average away form. The hosts, Sporting San José, present a very poor disposition with only 20% win efficiency at home and as many as 50% of matches without scoring a goal at their own stadium. Saprissa boasts a much better overall record (12 wins versus 3 for the hosts) and higher shooting efficiency (11% shot conversion versus 6% for San José). Although the guests concede an average of 1.67 goals on the road, their advantage in xG (1.49 vs 1.21 for the hosts) and higher average goals scored (1.25 vs 0.8) give them a real chance for victory. San José's weak form in the last five matches (0.4 points per match) further argues for a Saprissa win, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the guests' difficulties on the road.
Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting San José played against Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Sporting San José has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Deportivo Saprissa has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting San José scores 0.75 goals per game and allows 1.20. Deportivo Saprissa scores 1.71 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of Sporting San José's games and 58% of Deportivo Saprissa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 67%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Saprissa has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.57 per game. Sporting San José takes 13.0 shots per game, while Deportivo Saprissa takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting San José leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Saprissa leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting San José's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Deportivo Saprissa, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 48% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Deportivo Saprissa appears to be the favorite in this encounter despite average away form. The hosts, Sporting San José, present a very poor disposition with only 20% win efficiency at home and as many as 50% of matches without scoring a goal at their own stadium. Saprissa boasts a much better overall record (12 wins versus 3 for the hosts) and higher shooting efficiency (11% shot conversion versus 6% for San José). Although the guests concede an average of 1.67 goals on the road, their advantage in xG (1.49 vs 1.21 for the hosts) and higher average goals scored (1.25 vs 0.8) give them a real chance for victory. San José's weak form in the last five matches (0.4 points per match) further argues for a Saprissa win, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the guests' difficulties on the road.
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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
| Sporting San José | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.32 |
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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Sporting San José · 1 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa
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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 128% better for: goals scored per game.
0.75 goals / game - Sporting San José · 1.71 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Sporting San José is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Sporting San José · 1.29 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Sporting San José scores in 45% of games (9 of 20 meczów), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 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 - Sporting San José
Over / Under - Deportivo Saprissa
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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Sporting San José · 1.5 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 15%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Sporting San José
Deportivo Saprissa
* 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
| Sporting San José | Liga | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.95 | 2.47 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 49% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 48% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 31% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 76% | ▲ 96% |
^ 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 Sporting San José's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Deportivo Saprissa. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The Primera División FPD match finished Sporting San José 0:1 Deportivo Saprissa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sporting San José and Deportivo Saprissa?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sporting San José won 0, Deportivo Saprissa won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Sporting San José score 0.75 goals per game on average and Deportivo Saprissa 1.71. The Primera División FPD average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Sporting San José's matches and 58% of Deportivo Saprissa's.
What form are Sporting San José and Deportivo Saprissa in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting San José have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Deportivo Saprissa 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa?
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.