Value bet: Deportivo Saprissa to win @ 1.80 – our chance 63% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓63% · @1.80
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✓88% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.61
Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Herediano preview and prediction
The match
Deportivo Saprissa host CS Herediano in the Primera División on Thursday 14 May, with kick-off at 03:00 (WAT). Deportivo Saprissa are 1st with 31 points from 16 games (top of the table), while CS Herediano sit 8th on 15 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 16 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Deportivo Saprissa's last 5: WDWWD Most recently they beat Municipal Liberia 2–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
CS Herediano's last 5: DWDWW Most recently they drew with CS Cartagines 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 9 March 2026, finished Deportivo Saprissa 2–1 CS Herediano.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.8 for Deportivo Saprissa and 0.7 for CS Herediano. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 52%.
Safer route: Deportivo Saprissa or draw (88%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.80.
Value angle: Deportivo Saprissa to win at 1.80 – 63% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Deportivo Saprissa 1–0 CS Herediano. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Deportivo Saprissa63%fair 1.60 · @1.80
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.35
CS Herediano12%fair 8.11 · @4.00
2.56Expected goals
1.84Deportivo Saprissa xG
0.72CS Herediano xG
52%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Deportivo Saprissa 1.8 – 0.7 CS Herediano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Herediano?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Herediano?
On our numbers Deportivo Saprissa have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 25% and CS Herediano 12%.
How many goals will there be in Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Herediano?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Herediano?
Our predicted score is Deportivo Saprissa 1–0 CS Herediano, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Herediano?
Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Herediano (Primera División) kicks off on Thursday 14 May 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.
