Sporting San José vs Herediano: match statistics
Herediano exhibits significantly better form over the last five matches, averaging 2.6 points per game with a streak of four wins and one draw, whereas Sporting San José averages only 1 point per game with two draws and two losses. The visitors demonstrate superior finishing (8% shot conversion vs. 6% for the hosts) and higher offensive output in recent fixtures (10 goals in 5 matches vs. 3 for the hosts). Sporting San José holds a poor home record with just 22% wins and 44% of matches ending scoreless, highlighting their attacking struggles. Despite playing away, Herediano maintains a solid 33% away win rate and a balanced goal ratio. Given the visitors' advantage in form, clinicality, and confidence, Herediano has a strong chance of securing a win, although a draw remains a possibility given the moderate overall efficiency of both sides.
Sporting San José vs Herediano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting San José played against Herediano in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on January 15, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Sporting San José has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Herediano has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting San José scores 0.83 goals per game and allows 1.06. Herediano scores 1.22 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Sporting San José's games and 50% of Herediano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 44%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting San José has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.47 per game. Sporting San José takes 13.1 shots per game, while Herediano takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting San José leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.28 goals per game after halftime. Herediano leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting San José's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Herediano, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% 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 0.50 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
Herediano exhibits significantly better form over the last five matches, averaging 2.6 points per game with a streak of four wins and one draw, whereas Sporting San José averages only 1 point per game with two draws and two losses. The visitors demonstrate superior finishing (8% shot conversion vs. 6% for the hosts) and higher offensive output in recent fixtures (10 goals in 5 matches vs. 3 for the hosts). Sporting San José holds a poor home record with just 22% wins and 44% of matches ending scoreless, highlighting their attacking struggles. Despite playing away, Herediano maintains a solid 33% away win rate and a balanced goal ratio. Given the visitors' advantage in form, clinicality, and confidence, Herediano has a strong chance of securing a win, although a draw remains a possibility given the moderate overall efficiency of both sides.
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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 | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.31 |
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 160% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Sporting San José · 2.6 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 47% better for: goals scored per game.
0.83 goals / game - Sporting San José · 1.22 goals / game - Herediano
Sporting San José is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.06 goals / game - Sporting San José · 1.22 goals / game - Herediano
Sporting San José scores in 50% of games (9 of 18 meczów), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Herediano scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 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 - 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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Sporting San José · 1.33 pts / game - Herediano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Herediano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +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 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). 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
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
| Sporting San José | Liga | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.89 | 2.48 | • 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 49% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 31% | ▼ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 74% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sporting San José's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Herediano. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting San José vs Herediano?
The Primera División FPD match finished Sporting San José 0:2 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 Sporting San José and Herediano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sporting San José won 0, Herediano won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting San José vs Herediano?
Sporting San José score 0.83 goals per game on average and Herediano 1.22. The Primera División FPD average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Sporting San José's matches and 50% of Herediano's.
What form are Sporting San José and Herediano in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting San José have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Herediano 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting San José 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.