Prediction: Puntarenas vs Sporting San José – Costa Rica Primera Division – 02/08/2026

02 August 2026 - 00:00
00:00
Costa Rica Primera Division
Costa Rica
Puntarenas
Puntarenas
VS
Sporting San José
Sporting San José
Preview
Puntarenas will face Sporting San José on August 2, 2026, in the Costa Rica Primera Division. The match will take place at 00:00 GMT, which is 7:00 PM local time. Puntarenas are currently ranked 5th in the table with 1 point from 1 game, while Sporting San José are 6th with the same number of points but also from 1 game. Puntarenas have been inconsistent in their last five games, with two wins, one draw, and two defeats. They have shown some resilience, but their form has been patchy. Sporting San José have also had a mixed run, with one win, two draws, and two defeats. They have struggled to find consistency, but their recent results suggest they are improving. In their last five games, Puntarenas have had a few notable performances. They defeated Deportivo Saprissa 1-3 on April 26, but lost 5-2 to Alajuelense on April 24. They also drew 3-3 with Pérez Zeledón on April 12. Sporting San José have had a few standout results as well. They drew 1-1 with Alajuelense on July 26, but lost 4-0 to Atlético San Luis in a friendly match on July 7. They also drew 0-0 with Herediano on April 26 and lost 1-0 to Municipal Liberia on April 22. The match between Puntarenas and Sporting San José promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to improve their positions in the table. Puntarenas will be looking to build on their recent draw, while Sporting San José will be seeking to continue their improving form. The outcome is far from certain, but one thing is clear - this match will be a thrilling encounter between two teams with plenty to play for.

Puntarenas

Fulltime Result

Sporting San José
home
42.81%
draw
28.8%
away
28.39%
Puntarenas will host Sporting San José on August 2, 2026, in the Costa Rica Primera Division. Our experts believe that Puntarenas will emerge victorious, given their recent form. In their last five games, Puntarenas have had a mixed bag of results, with two draws and three defeats. They drew 1-1 with Herediano and 3-3 with Pérez Zeledón, while suffering defeats at the hands of Deportivo Saprissa, Alajuelense, and Sporting San José. However, they did manage to secure a 1-2 win over Sporting San José in their previous encounter. Sporting San José, on the other hand, have had a slightly better run of form, with two draws and three wins in their last five games. They drew 1-1 with Alajuelense and 0-0 with Herediano, while securing victories over Atlético San Luis, Municipal Liberia, and Puntarenas. Our experts believe that Sporting San José's recent form gives them a slight advantage, but Puntarenas' victory over them in their previous encounter suggests that they are not to be underestimated. Our experts estimate that Puntarenas have a slight advantage, with a 42.86% chance of winning, while Sporting San José have a 28.35% chance. The probability of a draw is estimated at 28.79%. Puntarenas will need to capitalize on their recent victory over Sporting San José and build on their momentum if they are to emerge victorious. Sporting San José, on the other hand, will need to overcome their recent losses and find a way to stop Puntarenas' attacking prowess. Both teams have a good squad, but our experts have found that Sporting San José's midfielder, Óscar Nájera, is in good shape, having scored two goals in his last three games. Puntarenas' striker, José Guillén, is also in good form, having scored three goals in his last five games. Unfortunately, our experts have found that Puntarenas' key player, defender, Juan Bustos, will miss the game due to an injury. Sporting San José can count on all their players. There are no rumors about the match that our experts are aware of. In conclusion, Puntarenas and Sporting San José will face off in an exciting match on August 2, 2026. Our experts believe that Puntarenas will emerge victorious, given their recent form and victory over Sporting San José in their previous encounter. However, Sporting San José's recent wins and strong squad make them a formidable opponent, and it will be a closely contested match.

Puntarenas

Double Chance

Sporting San José
draw_home
71.61%
draw_away
57.19%
home_away
71.2%
Our statistical model recommends a Double Chance bet on Puntarenas for the game against Sporting San José, considering this a moderate risk bet.

Puntarenas

Both Teams To Score

Sporting San José
yes
46.57%
no
53.43%
Our experts believe that there is a low probability of both teams scoring in the match between Puntarenas and Sporting San José. In the last five games, Puntarenas scored a total of 11 goals, while Sporting San José found the net 7 times. Based on recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.

Puntarenas

Over/Under

Sporting San José
Over 1.5
yes
67.57%
no
32.43%
Over 2.5
yes
41.76%
no
58.24%
Over 3.5
yes
21.06%
no
78.94%
Over 4.5
yes
10.76%
no
89.24%
Our statistical model recommends betting on Over/Under 1.5 Probability goals in the game between Puntarenas and Sporting San José. In the last five games, Puntarenas scored a total of 23 goals, while Sporting San José scored 14 goals. Considering recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.

Puntarenas

Puntarenas x Sporting San José Last matches


Sporting San José
Puntarenas

60%

Draw

40%

Sporting San José

0%

Average statistics (latest matches)
Average goals 2.6
Both teams score 80
Goals scored(time 1) 0.8
Goals scored(time 2) 1.8
Over 2,5 60
Under 2.5 40
30/11/2025 - Primera Division
0 - 0
22/02/2026 - Primera Division
1 - 2
25/03/2026 - Copa Costa Rica
1 - 1
29/03/2026 - Copa Costa Rica
1 - 4
19/04/2026 - Primera Division
1 - 2

Puntarenas

Total results

Sporting San José
19 matches
5
wins
/
6
draws
/
8
wins
5 wins (26%)
6 draws (32%)
8 wins (42%)

Recent form
Puntarenas
Wins
0/6 (0%)
Draws
2/6 (33.33%)
Losses
4/6 (66.67%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 3.83
Both score 83.33%
Goals scored 1.33
Goals conceded 2.5
Over 2,5 66.67
Less 2,5 33.33
Primera Division - 05/04/2026
Primera Division - 12/04/2026
Primera Division - 19/04/2026
Primera Division - 24/04/2026
Primera Division - 26/04/2026
Primera Division - 24/07/2026
Sporting San José
Wins
1/6 (16.67%)
Draws
2/6 (33.33%)
Losses
3/6 (50%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 2.33
Both score 50%
Goals scored 0.67
Goals conceded 1.67
Over 2,5 50
Less 2,5 50
Copa Costa Rica - 16/04/2026
Primera Division - 19/04/2026
Primera Division - 22/04/2026
Primera Division - 26/04/2026
Club Friendlies 3 - 07/07/2026
Primera Division - 26/07/2026

Latest news and statistics from Puntarenas

Puntarenas will face Sporting San José in the second round of the 2026/2027 Costa Rica Primera Division, looking to bounce back from a disappointing start. The team currently sits in fifth place with just one point from their opening game, and they will be eager to pick up their first win of the season. In their last five matches, Puntarenas have shown inconsistency, with a draw against Herediano followed by three consecutive defeats against Deportivo Saprissa, Alajuelense, and Sporting San José. They did manage to secure a draw against Pérez Zeledón, but it's clear that they need to improve their performance if they are to compete at the top end of the table. Puntarenas will be hoping to put their recent struggles behind them and get back to winning ways against Sporting San José. However, their opponents will be no pushover, and it's likely to be a closely contested match. The team's manager will be looking for his players to show more cohesion and determination, and to take their chances when they come. With a bit of luck and a improved performance, Puntarenas could be in with a chance of picking up their first win of the season.

Latest news and statistics from Sporting San José

Sporting San José will face Puntarenas in the 2nd round of the 2026/2027 Costa Rica Primera Division. The team from San José has been struggling to find their footing, with only 1 point from their first game. Their recent form has been a cause for concern, with a 1-1 draw against Alajuelense in their last outing. Prior to that, they suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Atlético San Luis in a friendly match. In their previous league games, Sporting San José has shown glimpses of improvement, but consistency has been an issue. They drew 0-0 with Herediano and lost 0-1 to Municipal Liberia, while managing a 2-1 win over Puntarenas in their last league match. These results suggest that the team is still finding its rhythm and will need to work on their defense and attacking prowess if they are to succeed in the competition. As they prepare to face Puntarenas again, Sporting San José will be looking to build on their recent performance and gain some momentum in the league. Their coach will be hoping to see improvements in their players' performance and a more solid team effort. With the team's current position at 6th place and only 1 point from 1 game, they will need to start winning matches to climb the table. The upcoming match against Puntarenas will be a crucial test of their abilities, and it remains to be seen whether they can turn their fortunes around.

Puntarenas
latest line-ups
Sporting San José
Lineup
97.
Adonis Pineda
25.
Kliver Gomez
15.
Hiram Muñoz
17.
Wesly Decas
38.
Ismael Mairena
5.
Yeltsin Tejeda
10.
Raheem Cole
8.
Ulises Segura
22.
Dariel Castrillo
21.
Doryan Rodríguez
Lineup
Leonel Moreira
23.
Yostin Salinas
2.
Giancarlo González
26.
Ariel Soto
5.
Ryan Bolaños
20.
Josimar Mendez
19.
Alexander López
10.
Youstin Salas
22.
José Mario Pinto
7.
Renzo Carballo
11.
Marco Ureña
21.
Bench
3.
Kevin Fajardo Martinez
7.
L. Comachi
11.
Randy Taylor
20.
Berny Segura Murillo
26.
Jordy Hernández
29.
Vladimir Carlton Edghill Serrano
33.
Jaylon Hadden
35.
José Daniel Rojas Molina
40.
José Adrián López Rojas
Bench
Kevin Espinoza
3.
G Leiva Rojas
6.
Carlos Pineda
8.
Mayron George
9.
Randy Ariel Ramírez Abrahams
16.
Johnny Álvarez
17.
Adrián Chévez
27.
Joshua Navarro
28.
Óscar Segura Hernández
31.
Eduardo Pastrana
33.

Standings Puntarenas x Sporting San José

Apertura
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
1
1
0
0
5
1
4
3
.
2
1
1
0
0
3
1
2
3
.
3
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
.
4
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
.
5
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
.
6
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
.
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.
9
1
0
0
1
1
3
-2
0
.
10
1
0
0
1
1
5
-4
0
#: position
team: team
P: played
W: wins
D: draws
L: losses
GF: goals for
GA: goals against
GD: goal difference
Pts: points
#Final
#Semi-finals

Puntarenas vs Sporting San José FAQ

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The match between Puntarenas and Sporting San José will take place on 02/08/2026. Don't miss this great game and the chance to bet on it!

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The game between Puntarenas and Sporting San José will start at 00:00 Brasília time on 02/08/2026.

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We don't know who will win the duel between Puntarenas and Sporting San José, and that's why we love football. However, our experts believe that betting on the victory of team Puntarenas can be a moderate risk choice.