Deportivo Saprissa 67%Draw 22%San Carlos 11%Expected goals 2.60 – 1.11
82%
Betarazi pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.10 – our chance 58% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +22%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓67% · @1.25
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✓89% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @2.10
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.90
Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
23:00 WAT, Sunday 2 August: Deportivo Saprissa v San Carlos in the Primera División. In the table, Deportivo Saprissa are 1st, leading the league, on 31 points after 16 matches; San Carlos are 5th (upper half) with 26.
Current form
Deportivo Saprissa, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over UMECIT, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
San Carlos, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Perez Zeledon, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Deportivo Saprissa, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.7 for San Carlos.
Head to head
When they last met (23 Mar 2026) it ended San Carlos 1–3 Deportivo Saprissa.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Deportivo Saprissa 2.6 xG, San Carlos 1.1 xG – a total near 3.7. That is an open game on paper: 64% for three or more goals, 58% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Deportivo Saprissa 67%, draw 22%, San Carlos 11%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 2.10.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.10 – the bookmaker implies 48%, our ratings say 58%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (82%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Deportivo Saprissa 2–1 San Carlos. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Deportivo Saprissa67%fair 1.49 · @1.25
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @4.75
San Carlos11%fair 8.93 · @11.00
3.72Expected goals
2.60Deportivo Saprissa xG
1.11San Carlos xG
58%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
2–08%
3–18%
3–07%
1–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Deportivo Saprissa 2.6 – 1.1 San Carlos expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 82% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
On our numbers Deportivo Saprissa have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 22% and San Carlos 11%.
How many goals will there be in Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
Our predicted score is Deportivo Saprissa 2–1 San Carlos, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.