Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.95 – our chance 55% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✗60% · @1.53
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✗83% · @1.07
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.02
Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San Jose preview and prediction
The match
The Primera División sees Deportivo Saprissa take on Sporting San Jose on Friday 6 March, kicking off at 03:00 (WAT). Deportivo Saprissa are 1st with 31 points from 16 games (top of the table), while Sporting San Jose sit 3rd on 30 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.7 for Deportivo Saprissa and 0.8 for Sporting San Jose. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Deportivo Saprissa 60%, draw 23%, Sporting San Jose 17%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.95.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.95 – 55% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Deportivo Saprissa 1–0 Sporting San Jose. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Deportivo Saprissa60%fair 1.66 · @1.53
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.60
Sporting San Jose17%fair 5.85 · @5.80
2.49Expected goals
1.71Deportivo Saprissa xG
0.77Sporting San Jose xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Deportivo Saprissa 1.7 – 0.8 Sporting San Jose expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Deportivo Saprissa to win✗
60%
1.66
1.53
Double chance
Deportivo Saprissa or draw✗
83%
1.21
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.95 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.87
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Deportivo Saprissa / FT Deportivo Saprissa✗
37%
2.70
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
7.02
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Form
Deportivo Saprissa – last 2
WW
22 Feb
vs LD Alajuelense
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ Municipal Liberia
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sporting San Jose – last 2
LW
2 Mar
@ Municipal Liberia
0–1
L
16 Feb
@ LD Alajuelense
2–1
W
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Deportivo Saprissa and Sporting San Jose.
What is the prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San Jose?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San Jose?
On our numbers Deportivo Saprissa have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sporting San Jose 17%.
How many goals will there be in Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San Jose?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San Jose?
Our predicted score is Deportivo Saprissa 1–0 Sporting San Jose, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San Jose?
Deportivo Saprissa vs Sporting San Jose (Primera División) kicks off on Friday 6 March 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
