Our Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose Prediction: 1-0
Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 19, 2026. Sporting San Jose will put up a fight, but Sporting San Jose’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
This Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose 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
Puntarenas's Last Match – Puntarenas vs Herediano
Puntarenas will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Costa Rica Primera Division loss to Herediano on April 5. In that match, Puntarenas recorded 57% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Puntarenas | 57% | 0 (3) | - | 67 |
 Herediano | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 51 |
Sporting San Jose's Last Match – Sporting San Jose vs Alajuelense
Sporting San Jose will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Costa Rica Primera Division loss against Alajuelense on April 12. In that match, Sporting San Jose recorded 58% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting San Jose | 58% | 11 (4) | - | 79 |
 Alajuelense | 42% | 9 (5) | - | 56 |
Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose Stats
Key Stats
| Puntarenas | Sporting San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.62 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Puntarenas are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Sporting San Jose average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Herediano 
Deportivo Saprissa 
Cartagines 
Municipal Liberia 
Alajuelense 
Sporting San Jose 
AD San Carlos 
Puntarenas 
Municipal Perez Zeledon 
Guadalupe FC