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On March 23, 2026, in the Costa Rican Primera División at Ciudad Quesada, Deportivo Saprissa faces San Carlos. Saprissa's recent dominance makes them favorites, but San Carlos has shown resilience. This fixture offers great value for bets on a Saprissa win or the double chance option, considering form and historical data.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
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18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 34 | W L W L W |
| 10 |
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18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 31 | -16 | 13 | L L L D D |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 |
| Home | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Away | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16% | 42% | 42% |
| Home | 25% | 31% | 44% |
| Away | 7% | 53% | 40% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 |
| Home | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Away | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29% | 53% | 18% |
| Home | 24% | 65% | 12% |
| Away | 35% | 41% | 24% |
The match between San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa takes place in Ciudad Quesada's neutral venue. Deportivo Saprissa's recent form shows consistency, securing multiple wins and maintaining top position in the league, while San Carlos has been more inconsistent but resilient. The teams have a rich history of closely contested matches, with Saprissa often edging out San Carlos.
Deportivo Saprissa will likely field their strongest squad with key players like G. Taylor and R. Blanco leading the charge, while maintaining a solid defensive line anchored by K. Waston. San Carlos’s squad features experienced defenders G. Castillo and K. Zuniga, though injuries might affect team selection. Both sides have avoided recent suspensions, and squad depth remains stable.
Given the recent head-to-head results, Deportivo Saprissa has a proven track record of dominance over San Carlos, including their last meeting where Saprissa secured a 2-1 victory. San Carlos, however, has shown resilience, earning draws and a win under certain conditions. If Saprissa scores first, they tend to consolidate their lead, often sealing wins. San Carlos frequently equalizes or snatches late goals, especially in tight situations. We expect Deportivo Saprissa to carry their recent form into this fixture, creating a strong chance for them to win or at least earn a draw.
Deportivo Saprissa thrives with a controlled, possession-based approach, often initiating play from the back and creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities from open play and set pieces. San Carlos typically adopts a more reactive style, focusing on disciplined defending and counter-attacks. This setup favors Saprissa's attacking pressing early in the match, which could lead to enhanced goal opportunities. Expect Saprissa to press high, exploiting San Carlos’ vulnerabilities, and the match to feature a defensive discipline that limits Mexican-style open play.
See below all the main information for this match.
Deportivo Saprissa has been in better form recently, with a high win rate and a strong head-to-head record over San Carlos, including recent victories. Expect them to be favorites to win.
Recent matches show Deportivo Saprissa often wins or draws, especially when scoring first, with their last meeting resulting in a 2-1 victory. San Carlos has the capacity to challenge if they capitalize on counter-attacks.
Historically, Deportivo Saprissa has a stronger record in head-to-head matches, winning the majority of recent encounters, with the last meeting ending 2-1 for Saprissa.
Deportivo Saprissa’s recent performances suggest a controlled style that minimizes defensive lapses, making their team total goals and win/draw predictions more reliable.
Given the recent form, I expect Deportivo Saprissa to be the likely winner, with a possibility of a draw if San Carlos manages an early goal or maintains disciplined defense.