Sport Picks
Santa Cruz vs Dep. Upala
Costa Rica
Liga de Ascenso Estadio de Piedades, Santa Ana 
Match Events
2'
2'
Ballesteros P.
16'
16'
Recio D.
44'
44'
Diaz R.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Liga de Ascenso matchup, with the score ending 3-3.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
90%
6%
4%
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Santa Cruz
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
95%
/ Very High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Santa Cruz lately — more wins on the board than Dep. Upala.
- Model gives Santa Cruz a 90% chance of winning this.
- 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 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.6%
Santa Cruz Clean Sheet 68%
Dep. Upala Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Santa Cruz | Dep. Upala |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 26 | 26 |
| Wins | 6 | 2 |
| Draws | 9 | 9 |
| Losses | 11 | 15 |
| Goals Scored | 1.25 | 0.75 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.88 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 0.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 0.88 | 1.75 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 29, 2026 Liga de Ascenso
Dep. Upala vs Santa Cruz
1:2
Feb 15, 2026 Liga de Ascenso
Santa Cruz vs Dep. Upala
3:3
Nov 2, 2025 Liga de Ascenso
Santa Cruz vs Dep. Upala
1:0
Sep 17, 2025 Liga de Ascenso
Dep. Upala vs Santa Cruz
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Santa Cruz Compare
Top Goalscorer Diaz R.
1 Goals Assists Leader Rosales J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63
Dep. Upala Compare
Top Goalscorer Ballesteros P.
1 Goals Assists Leader Recio D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Santa Cruz 95 / 100
Dep. Upala 10 / 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
Santa Cruz Dep. Upala
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick SAN Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Dep. Upala's defensive record shows goals conceded in 88% of 26 matches.
Games between these two average 3.25 goals.
Away concern: Dep. Upala has suffered 5 losses in 5 recent matches.
Attacking prowess: Santa Cruz scored in 62% of their last 26 outings.
Scoring Trends
Santa Cruz VS Dep. Upala
1.25 Goals Scored 0.75
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.75
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Santa Cruz
(Home) 25 Apr
Escorpiones
4 : 1 Santa Cruz
18 Apr
Santa Cruz
1 : 1 Escorpiones
29 Mar
Dep. Upala
1 : 2 Santa Cruz
26 Mar
Santa Cruz
2 : 0 AD Sarchi
22 Mar
Quepos Cambute
2 : 1 Santa Cruz
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18 Apr
Santa Cruz
1 : 1 Escorpiones
26 Mar
Santa Cruz
2 : 0 AD Sarchi
15 Mar
Santa Cruz
1 : 1 Inter San Carlos
07 Mar
Santa Cruz
1 : 0 Grecia
15 Feb
Santa Cruz
3 : 3 Dep. Upala
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Dep. Upala
(Away) 12 Apr
Dep. Upala
0 : 3 ADR Jicaral
29 Mar
Dep. Upala
1 : 2 Santa Cruz
21 Mar
AD Sarchi
3 : 1 Dep. Upala
15 Mar
Dep. Upala
1 : 2 Quepos Cambute
12 Mar
Inter San Carlos
1 : 0 Dep. Upala
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21 Mar
AD Sarchi
3 : 1 Dep. Upala
12 Mar
Inter San Carlos
1 : 0 Dep. Upala
28 Feb
Grecia
2 : 2 Dep. Upala
25 Feb
ADR Jicaral
3 : 0 Dep. Upala
15 Feb
Santa Cruz
3 : 3 Dep. Upala
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADR Jicaral | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 25:12 | 30 |
| 2 | Inter San Carlos | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 25:14 | 28 |
| 3 | Quepos Cambute | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 30:21 | 28 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19:17 | 17 |
| 5 | Grecia | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16:18 | 17 |
| 6 | AD Sarchi | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19:23 | 17 |
| 7 | Cofutpa | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14:27 | 10 |
| 8 | Dep. Upala | 14 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 15:31 | 5 |
| 9 | Municipal Turrialba | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
Promotion - Liga de Ascenso (Clausura - Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escorpiones | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 33:10 | 32 |
| 2 | CS Uruguay | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25:20 | 23 |
| 3 | Pitbulls | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | 22 |
| 4 | Consultants Desamparados | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19:19 | 19 |
| 5 | Cariari Pococi | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 19:23 | 15 |
| 6 | Aserri | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 15:28 | 14 |
| 7 | Santa Ana | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 19:28 | 12 |
| 8 | Carmelita | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10:16 | 11 |
| 9 | Limon Black Star | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
Promotion - Liga de Ascenso (Clausura - Play Offs)