Sport Picks
Sporting FC vs Saprissa
Costa Rica
Copa Costa Rica Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceno, Liberia 
Match Events
10'
10'
Rojas A.
45'
45'
Escobar F.
45'
45'
Marin D.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 1-3, with Saprissa advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
22%
28%
50%
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Saprissa
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
76%
/ High Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Saprissa come out ahead of Sporting FC on wins alone.
- 50% — that's where the model lands on Saprissa taking it.
- Saprissa arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Saprissa, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
- 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 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Sporting FC Clean Sheet 10%
Saprissa Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sporting FC | Saprissa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 32 |
| Wins | 10 | 17 |
| Draws | 7 | 8 |
| Losses | 12 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 0.63 | 2.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.63 | 2.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.75 | 0.75 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 16, 2026 Copa Costa Rica
Sporting FC vs Saprissa
1:3
Mar 6, 2026 Primera Division
Saprissa vs Sporting FC
1:2
Jan 23, 2026 Primera Division
Sporting FC vs Saprissa
0:1
Dec 6, 2025 Primera Division
Sporting FC vs Saprissa
0:0
Aug 24, 2025 Primera Division
Saprissa vs Sporting FC
4:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sporting FC Compare
Top Goalscorer Mendez J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.48
Avg xA / game 0.32
Saprissa Compare
Top Goalscorer Escobar F.
1 Goals Assists Leader Paradela L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.27
Avg xA / game 1.39
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sporting FC 22 / 100
Saprissa 59 / 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
Sporting FC Saprissa
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick SAP Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & 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
Saprissa's defensive record shows goals conceded in 72% of 32 matches.
Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.
Sporting FC's goal record stands at 52% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Sporting FC has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Sporting FC VS Saprissa
0.63 Goals Scored 2.5
1.75 Goals Conceded 0.75
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Sporting FC
(Home) 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
16 Apr
Sporting FC
1 : 3 Saprissa
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22 Apr
Sporting FC
0 : 1 Liberia
16 Apr
Sporting FC
1 : 3 Saprissa
12 Apr
Sporting FC
0 : 2 Alajuelense
03 Apr
Sporting FC
2 : 3 Cartagines
25 Mar
Sporting FC
1 : 1 Puntarenas FC
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Saprissa
(Away) 18 Jul
Herediano
1 : 0 Saprissa
17 May
Herediano
2 : 0 Saprissa
14 May
Saprissa
2 : 1 Herediano
10 May
Saprissa
2 : 0 Liberia
03 May
Liberia
1 : 1 Saprissa
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18 Jul
Herediano
1 : 0 Saprissa
17 May
Herediano
2 : 0 Saprissa
03 May
Liberia
1 : 1 Saprissa
26 Apr
Puntarenas FC
1 : 3 Saprissa
19 Apr
Alajuelense
1 : 1 Saprissa
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/16-finals
Alajuelense-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
ADR Cobano4
Liberia8
AD Rosario1
ADR Jicaral3
Saprissa-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Inter San Carlos1
Carmelita3
San Carlos1
Cariari Pococi2
Herediano-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Quepos FC2
Zeledon5
Escorpiones3
Puntarenas FC4
Sporting FC3
CS Uruguay0
Aserri5
Guadalupe6
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Cartagines-
1/8-finals
Alajuelense-
TBD-
Liberia1
ADR Jicaral0
Saprissa-
TBD-
Carmelita3
Cariari Pococi1
Herediano-
TBD-
Zeledon1
Puntarenas FC2
Sporting FC7
Guadalupe2
TBD-
Cartagines-
Quarter-finals
Alajuelense1
Liberia4
Saprissa10
Carmelita2
Herediano1
Puntarenas FC3
Sporting FC6
Cartagines2
Semi-finals
Liberia2
Saprissa6
Puntarenas FC2
Sporting FC3
Final
Saprissa3
Sporting FC1