Puntarenas vs Herediano: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 August

Puntarenas

L L W D L

10th place in Apertura

3 - 2

21/08/2023 17:00

Herediano

D W L W W

3rd place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Puntarenas vs Herediano on 21 August 2023 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Puntarenas vs Herediano preview before placing your bet.

Puntarenas are currently 10th with 21 points after 22 matches.
Herediano sit 3rd with 43 points from 22 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Herediano, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Puntarenas have no 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 21/08/2023

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Deportivo Saprissa	55	22	18	1	3	53	19	34
02 Alajuelense	46	22	14	4	4	42	23	19
03 Herediano	43	22	13	4	5	43	20	23
04 Cartagines Deportiva SA	37	22	11	4	7	36	28	8
05 AD Guanacasteca	37	22	11	4	7	28	25	3
06 AD San Carlos	26	22	7	5	10	26	28	-2
07 Sporting San Jose	26	22	7	5	10	26	35	-9
08 Santos De Guapiles	23	22	5	8	9	17	26	-9
09 Municipal Liberia	22	22	5	7	10	36	43	-7
10 Puntarenas	21	22	6	3	13	26	34	-8
11 Perez Zeledon	17	22	4	5	13	17	46	-29
12 AD Grecia	15	22	3	6	13	19	42	-23

Autumn	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Deportivo Saprissa	48	22	14	6	2	41	18	23
02 Herediano	44	22	13	5	4	34	17	17
03 Alajuelense	41	22	11	8	3	37	18	19
04 AD San Carlos	37	22	10	7	5	40	29	11
05 Municipal Liberia	37	22	11	4	7	36	31	5
06 Sporting San Jose	32	22	9	5	8	29	29	0
07 AD Guanacasteca	30	22	8	6	8	30	28	2
08 Perez Zeledon	23	22	6	5	11	19	30	-11
09 Cartagines Deportiva SA	20	22	4	8	10	21	30	-9
10 Puntarenas	19	22	4	7	11	18	31	-13
11 AD Grecia	15	22	3	6	13	18	31	-13
12 Santos De Guapiles	15	22	4	3	15	19	50	-31

Head To Head

07/05/2023 17:00

Puntarenas

1 - 2

Herediano

CRC D1

04/03/2023 22:00

Herediano

1 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

04/12/2022 18:15

Puntarenas

0 - 2

Herediano

CRC C

30/11/2022 20:20

Herediano

1 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC C

15/10/2022 22:00

Herediano

3 - 1

Puntarenas

CRC D1

09/10/2022 17:00

Puntarenas

0 - 0

Herediano

CRC D1

Puntarenas

Draw

17%

Herediano

83%

Puntarenas Last 6 matches

17/08/2023 22:10

Puntarenas 3 - 0 AD Carmelita CRC C

13/08/2023 20:00

Puntarenas 2 - 4 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

06/08/2023 13:00

Cartagines Deportiva SA 1 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

29/07/2023 21:05

Puntarenas 0 - 0 Santos De Guapiles CRC D1

25/07/2023 22:15

Perez Zeledon 1 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

07/05/2023 17:00

Puntarenas 1 - 2 Herediano CRC D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Herediano

16/08/2023 20:00

Herediano 3 - 2 Real Espana CNCF CACup

12/08/2023 22:00

Herediano 0 - 1 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

09/08/2023 18:00

Herediano 2 - 0 Aguila CNCF CACup

06/08/2023 19:00

Deportivo Saprissa 1 - 2 Herediano CRC D1

03/08/2023 20:00

Diriangen 1 - 1 Herediano CNCF CACup

29/07/2023 22:30

Herediano 4 - 0 Perez Zeledon CRC D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Costa Rica Primera Div...

Played games

Puntarenas

Herediano

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.27

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.27

Scored

Avg. per game

2.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 22 home matches

YesNo

15 (68%)7 (32%)

In last 22 home matches

NoYes

23 (92%)2 (8%)

Puntarenas

Recent matches

Herediano

Under /Over

(68%)15 7(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)20 5(20%)

Under /Over

(36%)8 14(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)6 19(76%)

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(52%)13 12(48%)

/Yes

(50%)11 11(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)11 14(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Puntarenas

Herediano

Shots

Puntarenas

Total shots

8.55 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Herediano

Total shots

15.04 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Puntarenas Pass Herediano

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Puntarenas

Played games

Herediano

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.48

4.45

Corners

175

7.00

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.68

Offsides

1.24

2.41

GK saves

1.56

Puntarenas

DISCIPLINARY

Herediano

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.36

1.44

0.09

0.08

9.77

215

Fouls

231

9.24

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Puntarenas vs Herediano Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Puntarenas vs Herediano on 21 August 2023 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.

Puntarenas vs Herediano Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Puntarenas'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 Puntarenas and Herediano sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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