Pérez Zeledón vs Deportivo Saprissa: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly matched, suggesting a draw. Pérez Zeledón presents stable form at home with a balance of 33% wins, draws, and losses, scoring an average of 1.42 goals per match while maintaining a positive goal difference (+1). Deportivo Saprissa has an identical scoring efficiency rate on the road (11%) and a similar average xG (1.46), but worse form over the last five meetings (1.0 PPG vs 1.2 PPG for the hosts). Both teams have very similar possession statistics (48% vs 50%) and average goals per match (2.75 vs 2.77), which further confirms the balanced nature of the clash. Considering the visitors' weaker disposition in recent matches and the hosts' solidity at their own stadium, a split of points seems to be the most probable result.
Pérez Zeledón vs Deportivo Saprissa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pérez Zeledón played Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 29 January 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Current form
Pérez Zeledón: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Deportivo Saprissa: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pérez Zeledón scores 1.36 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Deportivo Saprissa scores 1.62 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.38 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pérez Zeledón 73%, Deportivo Saprissa 54%. Over 2.5: Pérez Zeledón 59%, Deportivo Saprissa 62%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Deportivo Saprissa has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.45. Pérez Zeledón: 12.4 shots per match, Deportivo Saprissa: 14.0.
Match halves
Pérez Zeledón: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.73. Deportivo Saprissa: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Pérez Zeledón: 16-30 (8 goals). Deportivo Saprissa: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.38 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.00, 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
The match promises to be very evenly matched, suggesting a draw. Pérez Zeledón presents stable form at home with a balance of 33% wins, draws, and losses, scoring an average of 1.42 goals per match while maintaining a positive goal difference (+1). Deportivo Saprissa has an identical scoring efficiency rate on the road (11%) and a similar average xG (1.46), but worse form over the last five meetings (1.0 PPG vs 1.2 PPG for the hosts). Both teams have very similar possession statistics (48% vs 50%) and average goals per match (2.75 vs 2.77), which further confirms the balanced nature of the clash. Considering the visitors' weaker disposition in recent matches and the hosts' solidity at their own stadium, a split of points seems to be the most probable result.
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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
| Pérez Zeledón | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Pérez Zeledón is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Pérez Zeledón · 1 pts / match - 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 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.36 goals / match - Pérez Zeledón · 1.62 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa is 18% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - Pérez Zeledón · 1.19 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa
Pérez Zeledón scores in 82% of matches (18 of 22 matches), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 matches).
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 77% of matches (20 of 26 matches), while Pérez Zeledón keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 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 - Pérez Zeledón
Over / Under - Deportivo Saprissa
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 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Pérez Zeledón · 1.54 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pérez Zeledón - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| 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% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Pérez Zeledón
Deportivo Saprissa
* 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
| Pérez Zeledón | Liga | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.77 | 2.38 | ▲ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 47% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 46% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 33% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 68% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Pérez Zeledón 0 - 0 - 2 Deportivo Saprissa. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pérez Zeledón vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The Primera División FPD match finished Pérez Zeledón 3:3 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 Pérez Zeledón and Deportivo Saprissa?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Pérez Zeledón won 0, Deportivo Saprissa won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pérez Zeledón vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Pérez Zeledón score 1.36 goals per game on average and Deportivo Saprissa 1.62. The Primera División FPD average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Pérez Zeledón's matches and 54% of Deportivo Saprissa's.
What form are Pérez Zeledón and Deportivo Saprissa in?
Over the last 5 games Pérez Zeledón have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Deportivo Saprissa 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pérez Zeledón vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The statistical background for Pérez Zeledón vs Deportivo Saprissa — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.