Our Herediano vs Puntarenas Prediction: 2-2
Herediano vs Puntarenas in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 29, 2026. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Herediano vs Puntarenas prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Herediano's Last Match – Herediano vs Deportivo Saprissa
Herediano will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Costa Rica Primera Division victory over Deportivo Saprissa on January 18. In that match, Herediano recorded 51% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Herediano | 51% | 10 (7) | - | 70 |
 Deportivo Saprissa | 49% | 9 (3) | - | 79 |
Puntarenas's Last Match – Puntarenas vs Cartagines
Puntarenas will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Costa Rica Primera Division loss against Cartagines on January 18. In that match, Puntarenas controlled 63% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Puntarenas | 63% | 11 (1) | - | 100 |
 Cartagines | 37% | 8 (5) | - | 60 |
Herediano vs Puntarenas Stats
Key Stats
| Herediano | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.36 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Herediano are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Puntarenas average 1.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.