Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas: match statistics
Deportivo Saprissa display impressive home form, boasting a 73% win rate and a +15 goal difference on their own turf. The hosts average 2.18 goals per home game, failing to score in just 9% of matches, highlighting their potent offense. Puntarenas struggle on the road with only a 22% win rate and a high 56% draw rate, indicative of a defensive approach and difficulty securing full points away. Saprissa's superiority in xG (1.9 vs 1.39) and possession (53% vs 49%) further underscores their dominance. Considering the recent form of both sides (Saprissa: 1.6 PPG, Puntarenas: 1.0 PPG) and the hosts' strong run of 11 home matches (wwlwwwwdwwd), a home victory is the likely outcome.
Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Deportivo Saprissa play Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match date is 14 January 2026 at 03:00. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Deportivo Saprissa: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Puntarenas: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Deportivo Saprissa scores 1.77 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Puntarenas scores 1.25 and concedes 1.36. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Deportivo Saprissa 59%, Puntarenas 56%. Over 2.5: Deportivo Saprissa 64%, Puntarenas 53%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Deportivo Saprissa has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.53. Deportivo Saprissa: 15.2 shots per match, Puntarenas: 12.8.
Match halves
Deportivo Saprissa: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.05. Puntarenas: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Deportivo Saprissa: 76-90+ (27 goals). Puntarenas: 76-90+ (15 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: 2-0-1. Average goals 3.67, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Deportivo Saprissa display impressive home form, boasting a 73% win rate and a +15 goal difference on their own turf. The hosts average 2.18 goals per home game, failing to score in just 9% of matches, highlighting their potent offense. Puntarenas struggle on the road with only a 22% win rate and a high 56% draw rate, indicative of a defensive approach and difficulty securing full points away. Saprissa's superiority in xG (1.9 vs 1.39) and possession (53% vs 49%) further underscores their dominance. Considering the recent form of both sides (Saprissa: 1.6 PPG, Puntarenas: 1.0 PPG) and the hosts' strong run of 11 home matches (wwlwwwwdwwd), a home victory is the likely outcome.
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
| Deportivo Saprissa | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.30 |
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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 900% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 0.2 pts / match - 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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 42% better for: goals scored per match.
1.77 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.25 goals / match - Puntarenas
Deportivo Saprissa is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.36 goals / match - Puntarenas
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 84% of matches (37 of 44 matches), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 36 matches).
Puntarenas scores in 69% of matches (25 of 36 matches), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 30% (13 of 44 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 — Deportivo Saprissa
Over / Under — Puntarenas
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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.28 pts / match - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 25%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
* 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 76-90 (27 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Deportivo Saprissa
Puntarenas
* 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
| Deportivo Saprissa | Liga | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.91 | 2.47 | ▲ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 47% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 30% | 30% | • 31% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 69% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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): Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 0 - 1 Puntarenas. Average goals 3.67, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished Deportivo Saprissa 2:2 Puntarenas. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Deportivo Saprissa and Puntarenas?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Deportivo Saprissa won 2, Puntarenas won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas?
Deportivo Saprissa score 1.77 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 1.25. The Primera División FPD average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Deportivo Saprissa's matches and 56% of Puntarenas's.
What form are Deportivo Saprissa and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Saprissa have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Puntarenas 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas?
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.