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Puntarenas FC vs Sporting FC - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Costa Rica
Primera Division Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy, Puntarenas 
Match Events
14'
14'
Cole R.
17'
17'
Pineda C.
27'
27'
Sub
Mairena I. In: Hernandez J.
Out: Mairena I.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Primera Division matchup, with the score ending 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
39%
15%
46%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Sporting FC
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
46%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Sporting FC lately — more wins on the board than Puntarenas FC.
- Sporting FC are the model's pick here, at 60%.
- 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 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 36%
Puntarenas FC Clean Sheet 16%
Sporting FC Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Puntarenas FC | Sporting FC |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 30 |
| Wins | 8 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 7 |
| Losses | 14 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.18 | 1.3 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.46 | 1.2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 1, 2026 Primera Division
Puntarenas FC vs Sporting FC
1:1
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
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Puntarenas FC Compare
Top Goalscorer Hadden J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
Sporting FC Compare
Top Goalscorer Carballo R.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Puntarenas FC 19 / 100
Sporting FC 68 / 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
Puntarenas FC Sporting FC
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sporting FC Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
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 75% of their last 28 outings.
Sporting FC let in goals in 77% of their last 30 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.
Puntarenas FC has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Puntarenas FC VS Sporting FC
1 Goals Scored 1.63
1.25 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Puntarenas FC
(Home) 19 Sept
Puntarenas FC
1 : 0 Escorpiones
12 Sept
Inter San Carlos
1 : 1 Puntarenas FC
06 Sept
Puntarenas FC
1 : 3 Cartagines
30 Aug
San Carlos
1 : 2 Puntarenas FC
22 Aug
Puntarenas FC
1 : 0 Zeledon
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19 Sept
Puntarenas FC
1 : 0 Escorpiones
06 Sept
Puntarenas FC
1 : 3 Cartagines
22 Aug
Puntarenas FC
1 : 0 Zeledon
09 Aug
Puntarenas FC
0 : 2 Saprissa
01 Aug
Puntarenas FC
1 : 1 Sporting FC
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Sporting FC
(Away) 10 Oct
Sporting FC
3 : 1 Cartagines
19 Sept
Zeledon
1 : 2 Sporting FC
13 Sept
Sporting FC
4 : 2 Saprissa
07 Sept
San Carlos
1 : 0 Sporting FC
29 Aug
Sporting FC
2 : 0 Inter San Carlos
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19 Sept
Zeledon
1 : 2 Sporting FC
07 Sept
San Carlos
1 : 0 Sporting FC
23 Aug
Herediano
0 : 3 Sporting FC
13 Aug
Athletic Club Boise
2 : 0 Sporting FC
08 Aug
Cartagines
2 : 1 Sporting FC
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saprissa | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 2 | Sporting FC | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19:9 | 20 |
| 3 | Cartagines | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19:13 | 18 |
| 4 | San Carlos | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 9:9 | 18 |
| 5 | Alajuelense | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16:11 | 15 |
| 6 | Inter San Carlos | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 15 |
| 7 | Puntarenas FC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:14 | 12 |
| 8 | Zeledon | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8:15 | 9 |
| 9 | Herediano | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8:15 | 7 |
| 10 | Escorpiones | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6:15 | 4 |
Promotion - Primera Division (Apertura - Play Offs)
