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Puntarenas FC vs Sporting FC

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Primera Division Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy, Puntarenas
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
VS
11:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Puntarenas FC host Sporting FC in the Primera Division. This one's hard to separate. Recent numbers: Puntarenas FC at 1.13 goals for, 2.13 against; Sporting FC at 1.13 for, 1.38 against. Past meetings favor Sporting FC slightly — 1-2-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 19, 2026, ending 1:2. xG projections (1.25 - 1.63) back Sporting FC to edge this. The model calls this a Draw — both sides look evenly matched.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Puntarenas FC
40%
Draws
29%
Sporting FC
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Sporting FC lately — more wins on the board than Puntarenas FC.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Puntarenas FC Clean Sheet 14%
Sporting FC Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Puntarenas FC Sporting FC
Matches Played 31 31
Wins 7 10
Draws 10 9
Losses 14 12
Goals Scored 1.13 1.13
Goals Conceded 2.13 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.13 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 19, 2026 Primera Division
Puntarenas FC vs Sporting FC
1:2
Mar 29, 2026 Copa Costa Rica
Puntarenas FC vs Sporting FC
1:2
Mar 25, 2026 Copa Costa Rica
Sporting FC vs Puntarenas FC
1:1
Feb 22, 2026 Primera Division
Sporting FC vs Puntarenas FC
1:2
Nov 30, 2025 Primera Division
Puntarenas FC vs Sporting FC
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Puntarenas FC 31 / 100
Sporting FC 28 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Puntarenas FC Sporting FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Puntarenas FC scored in 74% of their last 31 outings.

Sporting FC let in goals in 71% of their last 31 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

Puntarenas FC has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Puntarenas FC VS Sporting FC
1.13 Goals Scored 1.13
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Puntarenas FC

(Home)
24 Jul
Herediano
1 : 1
Puntarenas FC
26 Apr
Puntarenas FC
1 : 3
Saprissa
24 Apr
Alajuelense
5 : 2
Puntarenas FC
19 Apr
Puntarenas FC
1 : 2
Sporting FC
12 Apr
Zeledon
3 : 3
Puntarenas FC
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Sporting FC

(Away)
26 Jul
Sporting FC
1 : 1
Alajuelense
07 Jul
Atletico San Luis
4 : 0
Sporting FC
26 Apr
Herediano
0 : 0
Sporting FC
22 Apr
Sporting FC
0 : 1
Liberia
19 Apr
Puntarenas FC
1 : 2
Sporting FC
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Saprissa11005:13
2Escorpiones11003:03
3Cartagines11003:13
4Alajuelense10101:11
5Herediano10101:11
6Puntarenas FC10101:11
7Sporting FC10101:11
8Inter San Carlos10011:30
9San Carlos10010:30
10Zeledon10011:50
Promotion - Primera Division (Apertura - Play Offs)