San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa prediction & analysis
86%
Footrivo pick
Deportivo Saprissa or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗
10/10Rating
1.25Odds
2
Value bet: Deportivo Saprissa to win @ 1.95 – our chance 61% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✗61% · @1.95
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✗86% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗13% · fair 7.93
San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa preview and prediction
The match
Deportivo Saprissa travel to face San Carlos in the Primera División on Sunday 25 October (23:00 WAT). San Carlos are 5th with 26 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Deportivo Saprissa sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table).
Form guide
San Carlos's last 5: DLWWW Most recently they drew with Sporting San Jose 3–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Deportivo Saprissa's last 5: DLWLW Most recently they drew with Firpo 0–0 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
San Carlos arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 2 August 2026, finished Deportivo Saprissa 2–1 San Carlos. Across their last 2 meetings San Carlos have won 0, Deportivo Saprissa 2, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 0.8 for San Carlos and 1.9 for Deportivo Saprissa. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: San Carlos 14%, draw 25%, Deportivo Saprissa 61%.
Safer route: Deportivo Saprissa or draw (86%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.75.
Value angle: Deportivo Saprissa to win at 1.95 – 61% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Deportivo Saprissa or draw – a 86% chance at odds of 1.25, above our fair price of 1.17, so there is value in it. Predicted score: San Carlos 0–1 Deportivo Saprissa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
San Carlos14%fair 7.02 · @3.40
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.10
Deportivo Saprissa61%fair 1.65 · @1.95
2.70Expected goals
0.82San Carlos xG
1.88Deportivo Saprissa xG
54%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–113%
0–212%
1–110%
1–210%
0–37%
0–07%
From our goals model: San Carlos 0.8 – 1.9 Deportivo Saprissa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our pick is Deportivo Saprissa or draw with a 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers San Carlos have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Deportivo Saprissa 61%.
How many goals will there be in San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our predicted score is San Carlos 0–1 Deportivo Saprissa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa?
San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 25 October 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.
