Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Puntarenas

D L L D D

7th place in Apertura

1-2

18/04/2026 21:00

Sporting San Jose

D W L L D

8th place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 21:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose preview before placing your bet.

Puntarenas will face Sporting San Jose in Costa Rica Primera Division on April 18, 2026 at 21:00.
Puntarenas are currently 7th with 21 points after 18 matches.
Sporting San Jose sit 8th with 16 points from 18 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.89.

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

21:00

2026-04-18

Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose - Prediction & Odds

Puntarenas

Sporting San Jose

2026-04-18 21:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alajuelense	40	18	12	4	2	29	10	19
02 Deportivo Saprissa	34	18	10	4	4	32	20	12
03 Cartagines Deportiva SA	28	18	7	7	4	19	12	7
04 Municipal Liberia	27	18	7	6	5	20	21	-1
05 Herediano	26	18	7	5	6	22	22	0
06 Perez Zeledon	23	18	6	5	7	25	28	-3
07 Puntarenas	21	18	4	9	5	22	21	1
08 Sporting San Jose	16	18	3	7	8	15	19	-4
09 Guadalupe FC	13	18	2	7	9	17	32	-15
10 AD San Carlos	13	18	3	4	11	15	31	-16

Clausura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	38	18	12	2	4	26	10	16
02 Deportivo Saprissa	34	18	10	4	4	34	19	15
03 Municipal Liberia	33	18	10	3	5	24	18	6
04 Cartagines Deportiva SA	32	18	10	2	6	26	20	6
05 Alajuelense	26	18	7	5	6	28	20	8
06 Sporting San Jose	22	18	6	4	8	16	21	-5
07 AD San Carlos	21	18	6	3	9	21	25	-4
08 Puntarenas	16	18	4	4	10	22	29	-7
09 Perez Zeledon	14	18	2	8	8	19	30	-11
10 Guadalupe FC	14	18	3	5	10	13	37	-24

Head To Head

28/03/2026 20:00

Puntarenas

1 - 1

Sporting San Jose

CRC C

24/03/2026 22:00

Sporting San Jose

1 - 1

Puntarenas

CRC C

21/02/2026 20:00

Sporting San Jose

1 - 2

Puntarenas

CRC D1

30/11/2025 19:00

Puntarenas

0 - 0

Sporting San Jose

CRC D1

17/09/2025 20:00

Sporting San Jose

1 - 1

Puntarenas

CRC D1

26/03/2025 21:00

Puntarenas

2 - 1

Sporting San Jose

CRC D1

Puntarenas

17%

Draw

67%

Sporting San Jose

17%

Puntarenas Last 6 matches

11/04/2026 20:00

Perez Zeledon 3 - 3 Puntarenas

CRC D1

05/04/2026 19:00

Puntarenas 0 - 1 Herediano

CRC D1

28/03/2026 20:00

Puntarenas 1 - 1 Sporting San Jose

CRC C

24/03/2026 22:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 1 Puntarenas

CRC C

20/03/2026 20:00

Puntarenas 0 - 1 Municipal Liberia

CRC D1

15/03/2026 17:00

Guadalupe FC 2 - 1 Puntarenas

CRC D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sporting San Jose

15/04/2026 21:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 1 Sporting San Jose

CRC C

11/04/2026 22:00

Sporting San Jose 0 - 2 Alajuelense

CRC D1

02/04/2026 21:00

Sporting San Jose 2 - 3 Cartagines Deportiva SA

CRC D1

28/03/2026 20:00

Puntarenas 1 - 1 Sporting San Jose

CRC C

24/03/2026 22:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 1 Puntarenas

CRC C

20/03/2026 22:00

Guadalupe FC 0 - 0 Sporting San Jose

CRC D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

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

Puntarenas

Sporting San Jose

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

19 (53%)17 (47%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

11 (31%)25 (69%)

Puntarenas

Recent matches

Sporting San Jose

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)22 14(39%)

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)13 23(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Puntarenas

Sporting San Jose

Shots

Puntarenas

Total shots

12.14 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Sporting San Jose

Total shots

12.58 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Puntarenas Pass Sporting San Jose

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

1101

Avg. 367 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Puntarenas

Played games

Sporting San Jose

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.33

4.36

157

Corners

171

4.75

0.00

Throw-ins

2.25

1.11

Offsides

0.97

0.72

GK saves

0.81

Puntarenas

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting San Jose

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.17

2.72

0.17

0.17

11.39

410

Fouls

464

12.89

0.00

Tackles

0.25

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose on 18 April 2026 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 Sporting San Jose 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 Sporting San Jose'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 Sporting San Jose sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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