San Carlos vs Puntarenas: match statistics
Puntarenas presents significantly better form and statistics compared to San Carlos. The hosts have won just 1 of their last 5 matches and have a dismal record of 10% wins at home, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match while scoring only 0.6. Puntarenas averages 1.4 goals per match away with 13% efficiency, and their form in the last 5 matches (1.6 points per match) is significantly better than the hosts (0.6 points). Additionally, the visitors have a positive goal difference away (+1) and only 20% losses, which gives a clear advantage against San Carlos's 70% home loss rate. The difference in playing quality is also reflected in xG, where Puntarenas has superior indicators in both attack (1.37 vs 1.18) and defense (1.67 vs 1.39).
San Carlos vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
San Carlos played Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 22 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
San Carlos: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Puntarenas: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
San Carlos scores 0.90 and concedes 1.75 goals per match. Puntarenas scores 1.25 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: San Carlos 45%, Puntarenas 55%. Over 2.5: San Carlos 45%, Puntarenas 50%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Puntarenas has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.02. San Carlos: 8.8 shots per match, Puntarenas: 12.3.
Match halves
San Carlos: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.35. Puntarenas: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
San Carlos: 16-30 (5 goals). Puntarenas: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Puntarenas presents significantly better form and statistics compared to San Carlos. The hosts have won just 1 of their last 5 matches and have a dismal record of 10% wins at home, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match while scoring only 0.6. Puntarenas averages 1.4 goals per match away with 13% efficiency, and their form in the last 5 matches (1.6 points per match) is significantly better than the hosts (0.6 points). Additionally, the visitors have a positive goal difference away (+1) and only 20% losses, which gives a clear advantage against San Carlos's 70% home loss rate. The difference in playing quality is also reflected in xG, where Puntarenas has superior indicators in both attack (1.37 vs 1.18) and defense (1.67 vs 1.39).
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
| San Carlos | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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.
Puntarenas is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - San Carlos · 1.6 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.
Puntarenas is 39% better for: goals scored per match.
0.9 goals / match - San Carlos · 1.25 goals / match - Puntarenas
Puntarenas is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.75 goals / match - San Carlos · 1.2 goals / match - Puntarenas
San Carlos scores in 50% of matches (10 of 20 matches), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
Puntarenas scores in 70% of matches (14 of 20 matches), while San Carlos keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 20 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 - 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.
Puntarenas is 58% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / match - San Carlos · 1.5 pts / match - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Carlos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 20%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
San Carlos
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
| San Carlos | Liga | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.65 | 2.50 | • 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 50% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 31% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 73% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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.
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 (2): San Carlos 1 - 0 - 1 Puntarenas. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of San Carlos vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished San Carlos 1:0 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 San Carlos and Puntarenas?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches San Carlos won 1, Puntarenas won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before San Carlos vs Puntarenas?
San Carlos score 0.90 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 1.25. The Primera División FPD average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 45% of San Carlos's matches and 55% of Puntarenas's.
What form are San Carlos and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games San Carlos have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Puntarenas 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Carlos vs Puntarenas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for San Carlos vs Puntarenas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.