Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa: match statistics
Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sporting San José played Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 13 September 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Current form
Sporting San José: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Deportivo Saprissa: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sporting San José scores 1.43 and concedes 0.71 goals per match. Deportivo Saprissa scores 2.29 and concedes 0.86. League average: 2.42 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sporting San José 43%, Deportivo Saprissa 57%. Over 2.5: Sporting San José 29%, Deportivo Saprissa 57%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 39%.
xG, shots and style
Deportivo Saprissa has higher xG: 1.93 vs 1.60. Sporting San José: 13.3 shots per match, Deportivo Saprissa: 15.3.
Match halves
Sporting San José: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.71. Deportivo Saprissa: half-time lead 57%, second-half goals 1.57.
Goals by minute
Sporting San José: 0-15 (3 goals). Deportivo Saprissa: 61-75 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.42 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 39%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-2. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 25%.
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 have posted very solid home numbers: they have won 67% of their matches, remain unbeaten and concede just 0.33 goals per game on average, keeping a clean sheet in 67% of their appearances. The hosts score 1.67 goals per game at their stadium, while in their last five matches they have found the net 9 times and won 3 games. Saprissa have the better overall season record, with 6 wins in 7 matches and 16 goals scored, but they fail to score in 33% of their away fixtures. Both teams create a similar quality of chances, with average xG of 1.59 for San José and 1.65 for Saprissa, but the visitors allow opponents a higher xG of 1.56 compared with 1.34 for the hosts. Home advantage and San José’s more consistent recent form, with 10 points from five matches, marginally favour a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Sporting San José have seen both teams score in 100% of their matches this season, while averaging 3.00 goals scored per game, so their scoring potential is very high. However, Saprissa have kept a clean sheet in 67% of their matches and concede just 0.33 goals per game, which significantly reduces confidence in the BTTS scenario. The visitors have averaged 1.60 goals in their last five matches, with an xG of 1.92, while the hosts have allowed opponents an xG of 1.33. San José have not kept a single clean sheet this season, although they have conceded just 0.60 goals per game across their last five appearances. The attacking strengths of both teams—particularly Saprissa’s high-quality chances and the hosts’ finishing efficiency—give a slight edge to BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Sporting San José have gone over 1.5 goals in 100% of their home matches so far, with their games averaging 4.25 goals. Saprissa have a more conservative away profile, averaging just 0.33 goals conceded and recording 67% clean sheets, although 67% of their matches also ended with at least two goals. The attacking potential of both sides remains evident: average xG stands at 2.13 for the hosts and 1.65 for the visitors, while over their last five matches they have scored 1.8 and 1.6 goals per game, respectively. At the same time, the discrepancy in Over 2.5 goals results—100% for the hosts and 0% for the visitors in the season data—reduces confidence in higher goal lines. Over 1.5 goals is therefore the strongest pick, as the projected 2.50 goals provides a clear margin above that line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Sporting San José victory at full-time, as the hosts were level at the break in 2 of their 4 matches, compared with Saprissa in 1 of 3. The opening stages should be cautious: Sporting concede an average of just 0.25 goals before half-time, while Saprissa have not conceded a single goal in this period and have kept a clean sheet at the break in 100% of their matches. After the interval, the hosts’ advantage increases significantly, as they score an average of 2.25 goals compared with Saprissa’s 0.67. Sporting also create more chances at home, recording an average xG of 2.13 and 7.25 shots on target, while the visitors’ defence allows an average xG of 1.56. In their last five matches, the hosts have won the second half in 60% of cases, compared with just 20% for the visitors, strengthening the HT/FT scenario of a post-break turnaround in favour of Sporting San José.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Sporting San José | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.34 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Sporting San José · 2.4 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 60% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Sporting San José · 2.29 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa
Sporting San José is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.71 goals / match - Sporting San José · 0.86 goals / match - Deportivo Saprissa
Sporting San José scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 matches).
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 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 - Sporting San José
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Sporting San José · 2.14 pts / match - Deportivo Saprissa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. 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.
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 57% of matches and wins 86%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). 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
Sporting San José
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
| Sporting San José | Liga | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.14 | 2.42 | ▲ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 47% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 39% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 28% | • 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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 (4): Sporting San José 1 - 1 - 2 Deportivo Saprissa. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 25% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The Primera División FPD match finished Sporting San José 4:2 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 Sporting San José and Deportivo Saprissa?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Sporting San José won 1, Deportivo Saprissa won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting San José vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Sporting San José score 1.43 goals per game on average and Deportivo Saprissa 2.29. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Sporting San José's matches and 57% of Deportivo Saprissa's.
What form are Sporting San José and Deportivo Saprissa in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting San José have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Deportivo Saprissa 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting San José 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.