Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos prediction & analysis
85%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.18 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.10 – our chance 61% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +28%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓69% · @1.25
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✓91% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @2.10
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · @1.67
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗8% · fair 12.76
Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos preview and prediction
The match
San Carlos travel to face Deportivo Saprissa in the Primera División on Sunday 2 August (23:00 WAT). Deportivo Saprissa are 1st with 31 points from 16 games (top of the table), while San Carlos sit 5th on 26 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Deportivo Saprissa's last 5: WWLLW Most recently they beat UMECIT 2–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
San Carlos's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with Perez Zeledon 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Deportivo Saprissa arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 March 2026, finished San Carlos 1–3 Deportivo Saprissa.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.5 goals: 3.1 for Deportivo Saprissa and 1.3 for San Carlos. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Deportivo Saprissa 69%, draw 22%, San Carlos 9%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 2.10.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.10 – 61% on our numbers against 48% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 85% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.18, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Deportivo Saprissa 3–1 San Carlos. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Deportivo Saprissa69%fair 1.46 · @1.25
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @4.75
San Carlos9%fair 10.71 · @11.00
4.46Expected goals
3.11Deportivo Saprissa xG
1.35San Carlos xG
61%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–18%
2–18%
4–16%
3–06%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: Deportivo Saprissa 3.1 – 1.3 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 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
On our numbers Deportivo Saprissa have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 22% and San Carlos 9%.
How many goals will there be in Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportivo Saprissa vs San Carlos?
Our predicted score is Deportivo Saprissa 3–1 San Carlos, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 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).
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.