Our Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa Prediction: 2-1
Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa in the Costa Rica Cup is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 16, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa 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
Sporting San Jose's Last Match – Sporting San Jose vs Alajuelense
Sporting San Jose will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Costa Rica Primera Division defeat at the hands of Alajuelense on April 12. In that match, Sporting San Jose recorded 58% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting San Jose | 58% | 11 (4) | - | 79 |
 Alajuelense | 42% | 9 (5) | - | 56 |
Deportivo Saprissa's Last Match – Deportivo Saprissa vs Municipal Liberia
Deportivo Saprissa will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Costa Rica Primera Division setback against Municipal Liberia on April 12. In that match, Deportivo Saprissa had 67% possession and 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deportivo Saprissa | 67% | 0 (11) | - | 83 |
 Municipal Liberia | 33% | 0 (7) | - | 33 |
Sporting San Jose vs Deportivo Saprissa Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting San Jose | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 2.04 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting San Jose are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Deportivo Saprissa average 2.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Sporting San Jose 11-13
Deportivo Saprissa 22-11
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting San Jose to win: @3.6
Draw: @3.1
Deportivo Saprissa to win: @1.95