Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 9 August the Primera División brings Puntarenas FC against Deportivo Saprissa at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy. Kick-off: 03:00 WAT. In the table, Puntarenas FC are 7th, lower half, on 19 points after 16 matches; Deportivo Saprissa are 1st (leading the league) with 31. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Puntarenas FC, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Sporting San Jose, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Deportivo Saprissa, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Alianza FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Deportivo Saprissa, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for Puntarenas FC.
Head to head
When they last met (26 Apr 2026) it ended Puntarenas FC 1–3 Deportivo Saprissa.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Puntarenas FC 1.1 xG, Deportivo Saprissa 1.8 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 56% and GG at 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Puntarenas FC 25%, draw 23%, Deportivo Saprissa 53%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Puntarenas FC 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Puntarenas FC25%fair 4.06 · @3.40
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.60
Deportivo Saprissa53%fair 1.89 · @1.90
2.90Expected goals
1.11Puntarenas FC xG
1.79Deportivo Saprissa xG
59%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
0–110%
1–210%
0–29%
1–06%
2–16%
From our goals model: Puntarenas FC 1.1 – 1.8 Deportivo Saprissa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers Puntarenas FC have a 25% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Deportivo Saprissa 53%.
How many goals will there be in Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our predicted score is Puntarenas FC 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy.
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.
