Prediction San Carlos vs Pérez Zeledón 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Primera Division on 02/09/2025

Match preview: city hosts a tactical clash in round 6

The Apertura returns to Ciudad Quesada as San Carlos welcome Pérez Zeledón to Estadio Carlos Ugalde Álvarez on 02/09/2025. With the stadium modest in size and San Carlos sitting seventh in the table after five games, the home side need momentum. Their last weeks have been a mixed bag: a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Herediano and an earlier 1-1 stalemate at Sporting San José bookending losses to Saprissa and Liberia. San Carlos have shown resilience in patches but remain vulnerable at the back, conceding eight goals already while finding the net five times.

Pérez Zeledón arrive in better standing, placed fifth with seven points and a more potent attack. A statement 4-0 win over Guadalupe in their latest match underlines their capability to score in bursts and take advantage of oppositional frailties. Their recent results show swings — wins and defeats — but the underlying numbers paint a picture of an aggressive, forward-thinking outfit. The visitors average almost twice as many attacks and dangerous attacks as San Carlos, and they boast a significantly higher total of shots and shots on target over the opening rounds.

Tactical outlook and key trends

On paper this looks like an encounter tilted toward open play. Pérez Zeledón’s attacking output is pronounced: high totals in shots, attacks and dangerous attacks suggest they will press and probe San Carlos’ defensive lines. San Carlos’ home form so far has delivered few clean sheets and limited scoring at home, which could hand the initiative to the visitors. The previous league meeting this year saw Pérez Zeledón claim a 2-0 away win over San Carlos, a result that will give them confidence going back to Ciudad Quesada.

Goal patterns further hint at fireworks rather than a cagey affair. Pérez Zeledón’s matches have produced a high frequency of games over 2.5 goals, while San Carlos’ encounters have tended to include goals at both ends despite their defensive issues. Recent match reports also highlight standout individual displays: Neftalí Rodríguez earned the plaudits for San Carlos in their 2-2 draw with Herediano, while J. Aguilar’s performance drove Pérez Zeledón’s 4-0 triumph over Guadalupe.

Prediction and betting suggestion

Expect an open, end-to-end contest where the away side’s superior attacking metrics make them the more likely team to dominate possession in dangerous areas. San Carlos can still find opportunities on the break, but the balance of data points to a match with multiple goals. For the betting market, the strongest selection based on the available form and statistics is the goals market: take Over 2.5 goals. This captures Pérez Zeledón’s high-scoring tendency and San Carlos’ porous defence, offering the best value from the data provided.