San Carlos vs Sporting San José: match statistics
Sporting San José holds a clear advantage in this clash. San Carlos is showing catastrophic form – zero home wins this season (0% Win%), a streak of five consecutive losses, and averaging just 0.33 goals per home match. The hosts have failed to keep a single clean sheet at home and lose 78% of their home games. The visitors, despite average form, are significantly better – they have an 11% away win rate, 33% draws, and a much better goal difference (-6 vs -14). Sporting San José records higher conversion rates (7% vs 3%), more shots on target (2.89 vs 2.11), and better xG figures (1.44 vs 1.13). Additionally, the visitors have kept a clean sheet in 33% of away matches, which, given San Carlos' weak offense (78% FTS%), gives them a real chance of a favorable result.
San Carlos vs Sporting San José: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
San Carlos played Sporting San José in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 19 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
San Carlos: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Sporting San José: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
San Carlos scores 0.79 and concedes 1.84 goals per match. Sporting San José scores 0.79 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: San Carlos 47%, Sporting San José 32%. Over 2.5: San Carlos 42%, Sporting San José 37%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Sporting San José has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.01. San Carlos: 8.7 shots per match, Sporting San José: 13.2.
Match halves
San Carlos: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.21. Sporting San José: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.26.
Goals by minute
San Carlos: 16-30 (5 goals). Sporting San José: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. 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
Sporting San José holds a clear advantage in this clash. San Carlos is showing catastrophic form – zero home wins this season (0% Win%), a streak of five consecutive losses, and averaging just 0.33 goals per home match. The hosts have failed to keep a single clean sheet at home and lose 78% of their home games. The visitors, despite average form, are significantly better – they have an 11% away win rate, 33% draws, and a much better goal difference (-6 vs -14). Sporting San José records higher conversion rates (7% vs 3%), more shots on target (2.89 vs 2.11), and better xG figures (1.44 vs 1.13). Additionally, the visitors have kept a clean sheet in 33% of away matches, which, given San Carlos' weak offense (78% FTS%), gives them a real chance of a favorable result.
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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.21 |
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.
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.
Sporting San José is 66% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.84 goals / match - San Carlos · 1.11 goals / match - Sporting San José
San Carlos scores in 47% of matches (9 of 19 matches), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 matches).
Sporting San José scores in 47% of matches (9 of 19 matches), while San Carlos keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 19 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 - 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.
Sporting San José is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / match - San Carlos · 1.11 pts / match - Sporting San José
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Carlos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 16%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 16%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* 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): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
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
| San Carlos | Liga | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.63 | 2.49 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 50% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 49% | ▼ 37% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 30% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 74% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 75% | ▼ 47% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): San Carlos 0 - 1 - 1 Sporting San José. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of San Carlos vs Sporting San José?
The Primera División FPD match finished San Carlos 3:0 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 San Carlos and Sporting San José?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches San Carlos won 0, Sporting San José won 1 and 1 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 Sporting San José?
San Carlos score 0.79 goals per game on average and Sporting San José 0.79. The Primera División FPD average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 47% of San Carlos's matches and 32% of Sporting San José's.
What form are San Carlos and Sporting San José in?
Over the last 5 games San Carlos have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Sporting San José 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Carlos 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.