Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San José: match statistics
Deportivo Saprissa is displaying excellent form, winning all of their last five matches and securing 17 victories this season against just 6 defeats. The hosts boast an impressive goal difference of 52:36 and a 67% home win rate, averaging 2 goals per match. Sporting San José performs significantly worse, especially away from home, where they have lost 50% of their matches and hold a negative goal difference of -7. The visitors fail to score in 57% of their away games, and their form (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses in the last 5 matches) is unstable. Considering the hosts' advantage in every statistical aspect and their excellent winning streak, Deportivo Saprissa is the decided favorite for this encounter.
Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San José: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Deportivo Saprissa played Sporting San José in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 6 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Deportivo Saprissa: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Sporting San José: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Deportivo Saprissa scores 1.68 and concedes 1.16 goals per match. Sporting San José scores 0.78 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.38 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Deportivo Saprissa 55%, Sporting San José 33%. Over 2.5: Deportivo Saprissa 61%, Sporting San José 37%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Deportivo Saprissa has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.60. Deportivo Saprissa: 14.7 shots per match, Sporting San José: 13.3.
Match halves
Deportivo Saprissa: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.94. Sporting San José: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.26.
Goals by minute
Deportivo Saprissa: 76-90+ (16 goals). Sporting San José: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.38 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 2-1-0. Average goals 1.67, BTTS 0%.
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 is displaying excellent form, winning all of their last five matches and securing 17 victories this season against just 6 defeats. The hosts boast an impressive goal difference of 52:36 and a 67% home win rate, averaging 2 goals per match. Sporting San José performs significantly worse, especially away from home, where they have lost 50% of their matches and hold a negative goal difference of -7. The visitors fail to score in 57% of their away games, and their form (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses in the last 5 matches) is unstable. Considering the hosts' advantage in every statistical aspect and their excellent winning streak, Deportivo Saprissa is the decided favorite for this encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.20 |
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 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.4 pts / match - Sporting San José
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 115% better for: goals scored per match.
1.68 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 0.78 goals / match - Sporting San José
Sporting San José is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.16 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.11 goals / match - Sporting San José
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 81% of matches (25 of 31 matches), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 matches).
Sporting San José scores in 48% of matches (13 of 27 matches), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 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 - Sporting San José
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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa · 1.11 pts / match - Sporting San José
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 19%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* 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 (16 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Sporting San José
* 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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.84 | 2.38 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 44% | ▼ 37% |
| Clean sheets | • 32% | 32% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 71% | ▼ 52% |
^ 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.
- Sporting San JoséSubstitutionOn: Alexander Agustín López RodríguezOff: Yostin Jafet Salinas Phillips
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 1 - 0 Sporting San José. Average goals 1.67, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San José?
The Primera División FPD match finished Deportivo Saprissa 1:2 Sporting San José. 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 Sporting San José?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Deportivo Saprissa won 2, Sporting San José won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San José?
Deportivo Saprissa score 1.68 goals per game on average and Sporting San José 0.78. The Primera División FPD average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Deportivo Saprissa's matches and 33% of Sporting San José's.
What form are Deportivo Saprissa and Sporting San José in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Saprissa have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Sporting San José 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San José?
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.