Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Deportivo Saprissa

W W D D W

2nd place in Apertura

2-0

18/12/2024 22:20

Herediano

W D W L D

4th place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano on 18 December 2024 (kick-off: 22:20) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano preview before placing your bet.

Deportivo Saprissa are currently 2nd with 41 points after 22 matches.
Herediano sit 4th with 35 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Deportivo Saprissa to win with probability 56%.
Head-to-head history favors Herediano, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Deportivo Saprissa have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

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Score.

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Weather

22:20

2024-12-18

Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano - Prediction & Odds

Deportivo Saprissa

Herediano

2024-12-18 22:20

STANDINGS UP TO 18/12/2024

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alajuelense	46	22	13	7	2	37	18	19
02 Deportivo Saprissa	41	22	12	5	5	37	28	9
03 AD San Carlos	39	22	10	9	3	41	26	15
04 Herediano	35	22	10	5	7	34	28	6
05 AD Guanacasteca	35	22	10	5	7	26	31	-5
06 Cartagines Deportiva SA	34	22	10	4	8	33	29	4
07 Sporting San Jose	27	22	8	3	11	27	27	0
08 Municipal Liberia	26	22	7	5	10	32	30	2
09 Perez Zeledon	22	22	4	10	8	20	27	-7
10 Santos De Guapiles	21	22	5	6	11	29	39	-10
11 Santa Ana	20	22	5	5	12	22	39	-17
12 Puntarenas	15	22	3	6	13	18	34	-16

Autumn	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	46	22	13	7	2	38	18	20
02 Alajuelense	42	22	10	12	0	28	12	16
03 Puntarenas	41	22	11	8	3	29	18	11
04 Deportivo Saprissa	39	22	11	6	5	30	18	12
05 Cartagines Deportiva SA	38	22	11	5	6	29	16	13
06 Sporting San Jose	31	22	9	4	9	25	28	-3
07 Municipal Liberia	24	22	7	3	12	26	26	0
08 Santos De Guapiles	24	22	6	6	10	26	33	-7
09 Perez Zeledon	23	22	6	5	11	16	28	-12
10 AD San Carlos	19	22	4	7	11	16	23	-7
11 AD Guanacasteca	16	22	3	7	12	12	33	-21
12 Santa Ana	14	22	2	8	12	22	44	-22

Head To Head

15/12/2024 19:00

Herediano

3 - 0

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

28/09/2024 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 0

Herediano

CRC D1

11/08/2024 20:00

Herediano

2 - 0

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

07/07/2024 13:00

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 1

Herediano

INT CF

31/03/2024 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa

2 - 0

Herediano

CRC D1

24/01/2024 22:00

Herediano

2 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

Deportivo Saprissa

33%

Draw

17%

Herediano

50%

Deportivo Saprissa Last 6 matches

15/12/2024 19:00

Herediano 3 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

10/12/2024 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 0 AD San Carlos CRC D1

06/12/2024 21:40

AD San Carlos 2 - 2 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

01/12/2024 17:00

Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 1 Santa Ana CRC D1

28/11/2024 22:00

Municipal Liberia 0 - 1 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

23/11/2024 21:00

AD San Carlos 0 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Herediano

15/12/2024 19:00

Herediano 3 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

11/12/2024 22:00

Alajuelense 2 - 2 Herediano CRC D1

08/12/2024 19:00

Herediano 2 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

01/12/2024 17:00

Herediano 0 - 2 Santos De Guapiles CRC D1

24/11/2024 18:00

Municipal Liberia 1 - 1 Herediano CRC D1

19/11/2024 22:00

Alajuelense 2 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Costa Rica Primera Div...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Deportivo Saprissa

Herediano

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

1.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 52 matches

YesNo

24 (46%)28 (54%)

In last 52 matches

NoYes

37 (69%)17 (31%)

Deportivo Saprissa

Recent matches

Herediano

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Deportivo Saprissa

Herediano

Shots

Deportivo Saprissa

Total shots

11.86 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Herediano

Total shots

10.94 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Deportivo Saprissa Pass Herediano

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Deportivo Saprissa

Played games

Herediano

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

Clean sheets

0.33

5.37

279

Corners

244

4.52

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.23

Offsides

1.35

2.35

122

GK saves

104

1.93

Deportivo Saprissa

DISCIPLINARY

Herediano

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.69

111

2.06

0.17

0.13

10.25

533

Fouls

531

9.83

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano on 18 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Costa Rica Primera Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Deportivo Saprissa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Herediano's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Costa Rica Primera Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Costa Rica Primera Division standings and the Costa Rica Primera Division form table to understand exactly where Deportivo Saprissa and Herediano sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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