Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
2
Value bet: Deportivo Saprissa to win @ 1.90 – our chance 59% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓59% · @1.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.14
Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa preview and prediction
The match
Puntarenas FC host Deportivo Saprissa in the Primera División on Sunday 9 August, with kick-off at 03:00 (WAT) at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy. Puntarenas FC are 7th with 19 points from 16 games (in the bottom half), while Deportivo Saprissa sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Puntarenas FC's last 5: DDLLL Most recently they drew with Sporting San Jose 1–1 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Deportivo Saprissa's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Alianza FC 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Deportivo Saprissa arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 26 April 2026, finished Puntarenas FC 1–3 Deportivo Saprissa.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.1 for Puntarenas FC and 1.9 for Deportivo Saprissa. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Puntarenas FC 25%, draw 16%, Deportivo Saprissa 59%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.60.
Value angle: Deportivo Saprissa to win at 1.90 – 59% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Puntarenas FC 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Puntarenas FC25%fair 3.99 · @3.40
Draw16%fair 6.32 · @3.60
Deportivo Saprissa59%fair 1.69 · @1.90
3.08Expected goals
1.14Puntarenas FC xG
1.94Deportivo Saprissa xG
59%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–210%
0–19%
0–29%
1–36%
2–16%
From our goals model: Puntarenas FC 1.1 – 1.9 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 79% 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 16% and Deportivo Saprissa 59%.
How many goals will there be in Puntarenas FC vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% 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 3.1 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.
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.