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
Key match information
Sporting San José play Herediano in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match date is 15 January 2026 at 02:00. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Sporting San José: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Herediano: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sporting San José scores 0.86 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Herediano scores 1.30 and concedes 0.85. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sporting San José 36%, Herediano 40%. Over 2.5: Sporting San José 39%, Herediano 40%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Sporting San José has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.47. Sporting San José: 13.0 shots per match, Herediano: 12.1.
Match halves
Sporting San José: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.36. Herediano: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
Sporting San José: 0-15 (8 goals). Herediano: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 0-2-1. Average goals 0.33, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sporting San José | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Herediano is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Sporting San José · 1.6 pts / match - 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 51% better for: goals scored per match.
0.86 goals / match - Sporting San José · 1.3 goals / match - Herediano
Herediano is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Sporting San José · 0.85 goals / match - Herediano
Sporting San José scores in 50% of matches (18 of 36 matches), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 45% (18 of 40 matches).
Herediano scores in 75% of matches (30 of 40 matches), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 33% (12 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Sporting San José
Over / Under — Herediano
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Sporting San José · 1.38 pts / match - Herediano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Herediano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sporting San José
Herediano
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 1.97 | 2.47 | ▼ 2.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 49% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 30% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 69% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 58% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Sporting San José 0 - 2 - 1 Herediano. Average goals 0.33, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 3 head-to-head matches Sporting San José won 0, Herediano won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 0.33 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 0.86 goals per game on average and Herediano 1.30. The Primera División FPD average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Sporting San José's matches and 40% of Herediano's.
What form are Sporting San José and Herediano in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting San José have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Herediano 2-2-1 (1.60 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.