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Deportivo Saprissa v Puntarenas FC: numbers & prediction

Primera División · Costa-Rica
2–1
FT
Deportivo Saprissa 72%Draw 18%Puntarenas FC 10% Expected goals 2.23 – 0.70
72%
ZoraTips pick

Deportivo Saprissa to win

Strong pick · fair odds 1.38 · bookmaker 1.30 · Won ✓

7/10Rating
1.30Odds

Picks by market

ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓72% · @1.30
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✓90% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.78

Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas FC prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Deportivo Saprissa host Puntarenas FC in the Primera División on Sunday 8 November, kicking off at 23:00 WAT. Deportivo Saprissa sit 1st with 31 points from 16 games (top of the table), while Puntarenas FC are 7th on 19 (in the bottom half). A 12-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.

Form guide

Deportivo Saprissa – form over the last 5: WDWLD Most recently they beat CS Herediano 2–0 on the road. Goals have dried up: 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Puntarenas FC – form over the last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to San Carlos 0–1 at home. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.3 and concede 1.3 per game.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 9 Aug 2026, finished Puntarenas FC 0–2 Deportivo Saprissa. Across the last 2 meetings Deportivo Saprissa have won 2s, Puntarenas FC 0, with 0 draws, averaging 3.0 goals, with both sides scoring 1 time.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Deportivo Saprissa 2.2 – 0.7 Puntarenas FC in expected goals – roughly 2.9 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 58% for over 2.5 goals, 51% for GG.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Deportivo Saprissa 72% · draw 18% · Puntarenas FC 10%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.83.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Deportivo Saprissa to win, rated at 72% confidence at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Deportivo Saprissa 2–0 Puntarenas FC. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Deportivo Saprissa72%fair 1.38 · @1.30
Draw18%fair 5.71 · @4.50
Puntarenas FC10%fair 9.86 · @7.50
2.92Expected goals
2.23Deportivo Saprissa xG
0.70Puntarenas FC xG
51%Both score
58%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–013%
1–012%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%

From our goals model: Deportivo Saprissa 2.2 – 0.7 Puntarenas FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓72%1.381.30
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✓90%1.111.08
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓51%1.961.83
Draw no betDeportivo Saprissa (draw no bet) ✓88%1.14–
Asian handicapDeportivo Saprissa -1 (Asian handicap)64%1.57–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80%1.251.17
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓58%1.731.57
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓64%1.571.53
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓81%1.241.20
First team to scoreDeportivo Saprissa to score first72%1.39–
Half-time resultDeportivo Saprissa ahead at half-time ✗52%1.92–
Half-time / full-timeHT Deportivo Saprissa / FT Deportivo Saprissa ✗48%2.08–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9%10.78–

Recent results

Deportivo Saprissa – last 6

WDWLDL
6 Nov@ CS Herediano2–0W
1 Novvs LD Alajuelense0–0D
29 Octvs Firpo2–1W
25 Oct@ San Carlos1–2L
22 Oct@ Firpo0–0D
18 Oct@ CS Cartagines0–1L
0.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Puntarenas FC – last 6

LDWWLD
5 Novvs San Carlos0–1L
31 Oct@ Perez Zeledon1–1D
25 Octvs Inter San Carlos3–1W
20 Oct@ Escorpiones Belén2–1W
14 Oct@ CS Cartagines1–3L
11 Octvs LD Alajuelense1–1D
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

9 Aug 2026Puntarenas FC v Deportivo Saprissa0–2
26 Apr 2026Puntarenas FC v Deportivo Saprissa1–3
Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas FC head-to-head page →

Primera División table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Deportivo Saprissa161015+1631
2CS Cartagines161015+1231
3Sporting San Jose16934+730
4LD Alajuelense16853+1229
5San Carlos16826-226
6Inter San Carlos16556-620
7Puntarenas FC16547-619
8CS Herediano16439-515
9Escorpiones Belén164111-1213
10Perez Zeledon16259-1611

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas FC?

Our pick is Deportivo Saprissa to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.

Who will win Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas FC?

On our numbers Deportivo Saprissa have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Puntarenas FC 10%.

How many goals will there be in Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas FC?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas FC?

Our predicted score is Deportivo Saprissa 2–0 Puntarenas FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.

When is Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas FC?

Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas FC (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time).

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.