Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa prediction & analysis
81%
Footrivo pick
Deportivo Saprissa or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.85 – our chance 62% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓58% · @1.91
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.85
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · fair 1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.96
Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa preview and prediction
The match
Sporting San Jose host Deportivo Saprissa in the Copa Costa Rica on Thursday 16 April, with kick-off at 02:00 (WAT) at Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceno.
Form guide
Sporting San Jose's last 5: LLDDW Most recently they lost to LD Alajuelense 0–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Deportivo Saprissa's last 5: DWLWL Most recently they drew with Municipal Liberia 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 March 2026, finished Deportivo Saprissa 1–2 Sporting San Jose.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 1.4 for Sporting San Jose and 2.4 for Deportivo Saprissa. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sporting San Jose 19%, draw 23%, Deportivo Saprissa 58%.
Safer route: Deportivo Saprissa or draw (81%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.85.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.85 – 62% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Deportivo Saprissa or draw – a 81% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Sporting San Jose 1–2 Deportivo Saprissa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sporting San Jose19%fair 5.25 · @3.70
Draw23%fair 4.34 · @3.00
Deportivo Saprissa58%fair 1.73 · @1.91
3.75Expected goals
1.37Sporting San Jose xG
2.38Deportivo Saprissa xG
62%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–27%
2–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: Sporting San Jose 1.4 – 2.4 Deportivo Saprissa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our pick is Deportivo Saprissa or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers Sporting San Jose have a 19% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Deportivo Saprissa 58%.
How many goals will there be in Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our predicted score is Sporting San Jose 1–2 Deportivo Saprissa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa (Copa Costa Rica) kicks off on Thursday 16 April 2026 at 02:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceno.
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.
Copa Costa Rica · Costa-Rica · Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceno
