San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa: match statistics
Deportivo Saprissa clearly outperforms San Carlos in terms of form and quality of play. The hosts have a disastrous home record with 53% losses and just 27% wins, scoring an average of only 0.67 goals per match while conceding 1.33 goals. Saprissa, on the other hand, shows solid away form with 41% wins, an average of 1.35 goals scored, and better xG metrics (1.61 vs 1.05 for the hosts). The last five matches confirm the visitors' advantage – San Carlos has managed only 1 point per game with a form of WDDLL, while Saprissa has 1.8 points per game and a form of WWLWL. The significant difference in shot efficiency (4.94 vs 2.13 shots on target per match) and the visitors' higher chance conversion (11% vs 8%) further support a Deportivo Saprissa victory.
San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
San Carlos played Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 23 March 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
San Carlos: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Deportivo Saprissa: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
San Carlos scores 0.90 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Deportivo Saprissa scores 1.65 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.41 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: San Carlos 40%, Deportivo Saprissa 59%. Over 2.5: San Carlos 37%, Deportivo Saprissa 65%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Deportivo Saprissa has higher xG: 1.77 vs 0.96. San Carlos: 7.9 shots per match, Deportivo Saprissa: 14.6.
Match halves
San Carlos: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.37. Deportivo Saprissa: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.91.
Goals by minute
San Carlos: 16-30 (6 goals). Deportivo Saprissa: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.41 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-3. Average goals 2.33, BTTS 33%.
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 clearly outperforms San Carlos in terms of form and quality of play. The hosts have a disastrous home record with 53% losses and just 27% wins, scoring an average of only 0.67 goals per match while conceding 1.33 goals. Saprissa, on the other hand, shows solid away form with 41% wins, an average of 1.35 goals scored, and better xG metrics (1.61 vs 1.05 for the hosts). The last five matches confirm the visitors' advantage – San Carlos has managed only 1 point per game with a form of WDDLL, while Saprissa has 1.8 points per game and a form of WWLWL. The significant difference in shot efficiency (4.94 vs 2.13 shots on target per match) and the visitors' higher chance conversion (11% vs 8%) further support a Deportivo Saprissa victory.
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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
| San Carlos | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - San Carlos · 1.8 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 83% better for: goals scored per match.
0.9 goals / match - San Carlos · 1.65 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - San Carlos · 1.21 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa
San Carlos scores in 53% of matches (16 of 30 matches), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 34 matches).
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 82% of matches (28 of 34 matches), while San Carlos keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 30 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 - San Carlos
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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - San Carlos · 1.5 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Carlos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 27%. 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 35% of matches and wins 53%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
San Carlos
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
| San Carlos | Liga | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.40 | 2.41 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 49% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 46% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 31% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 69% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▲ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): San Carlos 0 - 0 - 3 Deportivo Saprissa. Average goals 2.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The Primera División FPD match finished San Carlos 1:3 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 San Carlos and Deportivo Saprissa?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches San Carlos won 0, Deportivo Saprissa won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa?
San Carlos score 0.90 goals per game on average and Deportivo Saprissa 1.65. The Primera División FPD average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 40% of San Carlos's matches and 59% of Deportivo Saprissa's.
What form are San Carlos and Deportivo Saprissa in?
Over the last 5 games San Carlos have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Deportivo Saprissa 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa?
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.