Prediction Puntarenas vs Deportivo Saprissa 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Primera Division on 11/09/2025

Clash on the Pacific: Puntarenas host Saprissa in a crucial Apertura date

Puntarenas welcome Deportivo Saprissa to the Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Ángel Lito Pérez Treacy on September 11 in what promises to be an absorbing Apertura round-seven fixture. The coastal side sit in seventh with five points from six games and arrive in mixed form: they produced a stirring 3-2 win away at Herediano earlier in August but have also collected draws and defeats, including a 0-3 reverse to Municipal Liberia. Puntarenas’ recent results underline an inconsistency that has left them vulnerable at home. Their home goals tally is particularly telling — just one goal scored at home this campaign — which suggests trouble finding cutting edge in front of their own supporters.

Saprissa, by contrast, arrive with more stability and expectation. Occupying fourth place with ten points, the visitors have won three times across six matches and boast a healthier goal return. Their offensive numbers stand out: nine goals scored overall and a far superior shots profile, with 92 total shots and 32 on target across the period measured. Saprissa’s attacking averages — including a high dangerous attacks figure — hint at a side that creates more sustained pressure and looks likelier to convert chances. Even with a recent 0-1 home loss to Alajuelense, Saprissa showed they can both dominate and be vulnerable; their form line blends wins, draws and losses but leans towards productivity in the final third.

Tactical edges, history and what to expect

Historically the teams last met in the Clausura earlier this year with Saprissa leaving Puntarenas with a 2-1 win, a result that should give the visitors confidence heading into this encounter. Puntarenas have produced low-scoring home displays and have conceded more than they have scored across the tournament, while Saprissa mix a stronger shot volume and better defensive returns away from home. The small capacity at Puntarenas' ground creates an intimate atmosphere, but the numbers favor the side that can sustain pressure and convert on the counter — descriptions that fit Saprissa this season.

Given both teams’ recent match reports, Saprissa possess the sharper attacking profile and more consistent point haul. Puntarenas’ results show resilience at times but also an inability to regularly find goals at home. With Saprissa’s superior shots, dangerous attacks and overall points advantage, the visitors look the more likely side to take maximum points.

Betting suggestion

Based on form, attacking data and recent head-to-head evidence, the best single-market pick here is a 1X2 selection: Deportivo Saprissa to win (Away) at the available price of 2.00. This selection leans on Saprissa’s greater attacking output, higher shot and danger-attack averages, and their recent victory in the teams’ last meeting.