Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa: match statistics
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 September 13, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Sporting San José has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Deportivo Saprissa has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting San José scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 0.71. Deportivo Saprissa scores 2.29 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Sporting San José's games and 57% of Deportivo Saprissa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 57%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 39% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Saprissa has the higher season xG average, 1.93 to 1.60 per game. Sporting San José takes 13.3 shots per game, while Deportivo Saprissa takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting San José leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Saprissa leads at halftime in 57% and scores 1.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting San José's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Deportivo Saprissa, it is minutes 61-75 (5 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 47% of games, and 39% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% 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
Sporting San José have posted very solid home numbers: they have won 67% of their matches, remain unbeaten and concede just 0.33 goals per game on average, keeping a clean sheet in 67% of their appearances. The hosts score 1.67 goals per game at their stadium, while in their last five matches they have found the net 9 times and won 3 games. Saprissa have the better overall season record, with 6 wins in 7 matches and 16 goals scored, but they fail to score in 33% of their away fixtures. Both teams create a similar quality of chances, with average xG of 1.59 for San José and 1.65 for Saprissa, but the visitors allow opponents a higher xG of 1.56 compared with 1.34 for the hosts. Home advantage and San José’s more consistent recent form, with 10 points from five matches, marginally favor a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Sporting San José have seen both teams score in 100% of their matches this season, while averaging 3.00 goals scored per game, so their scoring potential is very high. However, Saprissa have kept a clean sheet in 67% of their matches and concede just 0.33 goals per game, which significantly reduces confidence in the BTTS scenario. The visitors have averaged 1.60 goals in their last five matches, with an xG of 1.92, while the hosts have allowed opponents an xG of 1.33. San José have not kept a single clean sheet this season, although they have conceded just 0.60 goals per game across their last five appearances. The attacking strengths of both teams—particularly Saprissa’s high-quality chances and the hosts’ finishing efficiency—give a slight edge to BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Sporting San José have gone over 1.5 goals in 100% of their home matches so far, with their games averaging 4.25 goals. Saprissa have a more conservative away profile, averaging just 0.33 goals conceded and recording 67% clean sheets, although 67% of their matches also ended with at least two goals. The attacking potential of both sides remains evident: average xG stands at 2.13 for the hosts and 1.65 for the visitors, while over their last five matches they have scored 1.8 and 1.6 goals per game, respectively. At the same time, the discrepancy in Over 2.5 goals results—100% for the hosts and 0% for the visitors in the season data—reduces confidence in higher goal lines. Over 1.5 goals is therefore the strongest pick, as the projected 2.50 goals provides a clear margin above that line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Sporting San José victory at full-time, as the hosts were level at the break in 2 of their 4 matches, compared with Saprissa in 1 of 3. The opening stages should be cautious: Sporting concede an average of just 0.25 goals before half-time, while Saprissa have not conceded a single goal in this period and have kept a clean sheet at the break in 100% of their matches. After the interval, the hosts’ advantage increases significantly, as they score an average of 2.25 goals compared with Saprissa’s 0.67. Sporting also create more chances at home, recording an average xG of 2.13 and 7.25 shots on target, while the visitors’ defense allows an average xG of 1.56. In their last five matches, the hosts have won the second half in 60% of cases, compared with just 20% for the visitors, strengthening the HT/FT scenario of a post-break turnaround in favor of Sporting San José.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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) | 37% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.34 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Sporting San José · 2.4 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 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Sporting San José · 2.29 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Sporting San José is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Sporting San José · 0.86 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Sporting San José scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Sporting San José · 2.14 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 86%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). 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
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 | ▼ 2.14 | 2.42 | ▲ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 47% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 39% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 28% | • 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
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: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Deportivo Saprissa. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The Primera División FPD match finished Sporting San José 4:2 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 4 head-to-head matches Sporting San José won 1, Deportivo Saprissa won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Sporting San José score 1.43 goals per game on average and Deportivo Saprissa 2.29. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Sporting San José's matches and 57% of Deportivo Saprissa's.
What form are Sporting San José and Deportivo Saprissa in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting San José have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Deportivo Saprissa 4-0-1 (2.40 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.