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AD San Carlos1Sporting San Jose0

HT 1–0Mon 7 Sept 2026, 01:00 Predictions graded

Predictions5–742%

Edges5–456%

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 7 Sep 2026, 00:24 · Europe/Bucharest

Sporting San Jose are the likely winners based on superior form and San Carlos's poor run, but the away win at 2.30 offers only a small edge.

The match is expected to be low-scoring, yet under 2.5 goals and BTTS No are priced without value. Best approach: lean Sporting San Jose to win, but avoid overcommitting due to limited market inefficiencies.

Context

Sporting San Jose sits 4th with 11 points, San Carlos 8th with 6 points.
Sporting San Jose beat Inter San Carlos 2-0 on 2026-08-29, CS Herediano 3-0 on 2026-08-23, and Escorpiones Belén 2-0 on 2026-08-18. San Carlos lost 1-2 to Puntarenas FC on 2026-08-30 and 0-2 to Inter San Carlos on 2026-08-09, with a 1-0 win over LD Alajuelense on 2026-08-24 in between. The away side's attack has been more productive, but San Carlos has kept clean sheets in two of its last three home matches.
- Sporting San Jose won 2-0 vs Inter San Carlos on 2026-08-29, 3-0 vs CS Herediano on 2026-08-23, and 2-0 vs Escorpiones Belén on 2026-08-18.
- San Carlos lost 1-2 vs Puntarenas FC on 2026-08-30 and 0-2 vs Inter San Carlos on 2026-08-09, with a 1-0 win vs LD Alajuelense on 2026-08-24.
San Carlos midfielder Osvaldo Rojas has not started any of the team's last five fixtures with available lineups, while R. Córdoba has started in the same position in all five.
Rojas is ruled out after San Carlos confirmed a complex right-knee injury requiring surgery. His absence removes a squad option, but Córdoba's consistent starts suggest the team already has an established replacement in that role.
- AD San Carlos announced on 1 September that Osvaldo Rojas has a complex right-knee injury and will undergo surgery.
- Repretel reported that the diagnosis includes meniscus, lateral collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament damage; surgery is scheduled for 8 September.
- O. Rojas started 0 of the 5 recent team fixtures with available lineups.
- R. Córdoba started in the same position in 5 of the 5 recent team fixtures with available lineups when O. Rojas did not start.
ConfirmedSources checked 7 Sep 2026, 00:23 · Europe/BucharestRepretelwww.repretel.com · 2 Sep 2026
San Carlos has 1 win, 0 draws, and 2 losses at home in the Apertura.
San Carlos lost 1-2 to Puntarenas FC on 2026-08-30 and 0-2 to Inter San Carlos on 2026-08-09, with a 1-0 win over CS Herediano on 2026-08-15. Sporting San Jose has taken 4 points from 3 away matches, including a 3-0 win at CS Herediano on 2026-08-23.
- San Carlos home record: 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses, 2 goals for, 5 goals against.
- Sporting San Jose away record: 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 5 goals for, 3 goals against.
Sporting FC head coach Andrés Carevic has described a model that can shift from possession to direct counterattacks.
Carevic's stated approach gives Sporting a clear attacking route after turnovers, which may shape chance creation through quick transitions rather than sustained possession. The evidence is reported from his comments after a 2-0 win over Inter San Carlos, so it reflects his stated intent rather than a confirmed tactical change.
- After Sporting's 2-0 win over Inter San Carlos on 29 August, CR Hoy reported that the team used more possession before half-time and counterattacks after the break.
- Carevic said Sporting aim to propose play but must be vertical when it does not have possession, rather than keep the ball horizontally.
- Sporting FC's official announcement identifies Andrés Carevic as the head of its coaching staff.
ReportedSources checked 7 Sep 2026, 00:23 · Europe/BucharestCR Hoycrhoy.com · 30 Aug 2026Sporting FCsporting.cr · 24 Jul 2026

BetBugs edges

Compare BetBugs' chances with the market's.

Positive edges · 1

Other edges · 8

The published chance does not exceed the market's implied chance.

Double ChancelostUncertainty band: Strong lean

Draw or Sporting San Jose

1.38fair 1.43

BetBugs 70% · Market 72.5%

0.0ppshort

Sporting San Jose's strong form and AD San Carlos's poor results make the away side or draw the safer outcome, but the odds are slightly below our estimate.

1 St Half ResultlostUncertainty band: Near coin-flip

Draw

2.05fair 2.22

BetBugs 45% · Market 48.8%

0.0ppshort

Both teams have a tendency to be level at the break, with low first-half scoring and a history of drawn first halves in H2H, but the odds are slightly below our estimate.

1 St Half Double ChancelostUncertainty band: Strong lean

Draw or Sporting San Jose

1.22fair 1.43

BetBugs 70% · Market 82%

0.0ppshort

Sporting San Jose are more likely to lead at the break, and a draw is also common, but the odds are far below our estimate.

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result1 of 7 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Sporting San Jose's superior league position, recent form, and better away record give them the edge, supported by motivation and structural away performance.
- Sporting San Jose are 4th with 11 points from 6 games, while AD San Carlos are 8th with 6 points.
- Sporting San Jose have won their last 3 league matches, scoring 7 and conceding 0.
- AD San Carlos have lost 4 of their last 6 league matches, including 2 of 3 at home.
- Sporting San Jose have won 2 of the last 5 H2H meetings, with AD San Carlos winning 1.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostSporting San JoseEstimated chance45%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Sporting San Jose's strong form and AD San Carlos's poor results make the away side or draw the safer outcome, reflecting motivation and form.
- Sporting San Jose have lost only 1 of their last 6 league matches.
- AD San Carlos have lost 4 of their last 6 league matches.
- Sporting San Jose have drawn 2 of their last 6 league matches.
- AD San Carlos have drawn 1 of their last 6 league matches.
BetBugs · Double ChancelostDraw or Sporting San JoseEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams have a tendency to be level at the break, with low first-half scoring and a history of drawn first halves in H2H.
- AD San Carlos were level at half-time in 8 of their last 15 matches.
- Sporting San Jose were level at half-time in 8 of their last 15 matches.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, 3 were level at half-time.
- Both teams average under 0.6 first-half goals scored.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance45%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Sporting San Jose's stronger second-half scoring and AD San Carlos's defensive lapses after the break give the away side a slight edge, though confidence is low.
- Sporting San Jose have a better second-half goal difference than AD San Carlos.
- Sporting San Jose scored 5 of their last 7 league goals in the second half.
- AD San Carlos conceded 9 of their last 15 goals in the second half.
- Sporting San Jose's coach emphasises vertical transitions, which may be more effective late in the match.
BetBugs · Second Half WinnerlostSporting San JoseEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A draw at half-time followed by a Sporting San Jose win is plausible given the teams' first-half tendencies and Sporting's stronger overall form, but the specific sequence is less likely.
- AD San Carlos were level at half-time in 8 of their last 15 matches.
- Sporting San Jose were level at half-time in 8 of their last 15 matches.
- Sporting San Jose have won 3 of their last 6 league matches.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, 3 were level at half-time.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw/Sporting San JoseEstimated chance25%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Neither team has shown the dominance required to win both halves, and the expected tight contest makes this outcome very unlikely.
- AD San Carlos have not won both halves in any of their last 15 matches.
- Sporting San Jose have won both halves in only 1 of their last 15 matches.
- Both teams have low first-half scoring averages.
- The match is expected to be competitive, making a dominant two-half performance unlikely.
BetBugs · Win Both HalveswonNoEstimated chance80%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Sporting San Jose are more likely to lead at the break, and a draw is also common, making the away side or draw the safer first-half bet.
- AD San Carlos led at half-time in only 13% of their last 15 matches.
- Sporting San Jose led at half-time in 27% of their last 15 matches.
- AD San Carlos trailed at half-time in 33% of their last 15 matches.
- Sporting San Jose trailed at half-time in only 13% of their last 15 matches.
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalflostDraw or Sporting San JoseEstimated chance70%

Goals4 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have moderate scoring rates and recent H2H meetings have been low-scoring, suggesting a tight match with limited goals.
- AD San Carlos average 0.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match.
- Sporting San Jose average 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match.
- Combined average goals per match is 2.0 for AD San Carlos and 2.5 for Sporting San Jose.
- 3 of the last 5 H2H meetings had under 2.5 goals.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonUnder 2.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Sporting San Jose's strong defensive record and AD San Carlos's scoring struggles make it likely at least one team fails to score.
- AD San Carlos failed to score in 3 of their last 6 league matches.
- Sporting San Jose kept clean sheets in their last 3 league matches.
- Sporting San Jose have conceded only 4 goals in 6 league matches.
- AD San Carlos have scored only 4 goals in 6 league matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to start slowly, with low first-half scoring averages and a history of tight first halves in H2H matchups.
- AD San Carlos average 0.4 first-half goals scored and 0.6 conceded.
- Sporting San Jose average 0.5 first-half goals scored and 0.3 conceded.
- Combined first-half average goals is 1.0 for AD San Carlos and 0.8 for Sporting San Jose.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, only 1 match had more than 1 first-half goal.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams concede more in the second half, and Sporting San Jose's vertical transition play may create late chances, but confidence is low due to limited data.
- AD San Carlos average 0.5 second-half goals scored and 0.9 conceded.
- Sporting San Jose average 0.6 second-half goals scored and 1.1 conceded.
- Combined second-half average goals is 1.4 for AD San Carlos and 1.7 for Sporting San Jose.
- Sporting San Jose scored 5 of their last 7 league goals in the second half.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalflostOver 1.5Estimated chance50%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Low first-half scoring rates and a history of few first-half goals in H2H meetings make it unlikely both teams score before the break.
- AD San Carlos average 0.4 first-half goals scored and 0.6 conceded.
- Sporting San Jose average 0.5 first-half goals scored and 0.3 conceded.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, both teams scored in the first half only once.
- Both teams tend to be cautious early in matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams Score First HalfwonNoEstimated chance65%

Head-to-Head

1W · 1D · 3W

L1-0Sporting San JosevSan CarlosMar 15, 2026PRI

L3-0San CarlosvSporting San JoseJan 19, 2026PRI

W0-3San CarlosvSporting San JoseSep 29, 2025PRI

D1-1Sporting San JosevSan CarlosAug 16, 2025PRI

L1-0Sporting San JosevSan CarlosMay 3, 2025PRI

Sporting San Jose: 3 clean sheets2 goals/game avg

League Table

Primera División 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
8	AD San Carlos	6	2	0	4	4-9	6	LWWLL
4	Sporting San Jose Semifinal	6	3	2	1	10-4	11	WWWLD

5pt gap between teams

Recent Form

AD San Carlos

L1-2Puntarenas FCAug 30PRI

W1-0LD AlajuelenseAug 24PRI

W1-0CS HeredianoAug 15PRI

L0-2Inter San CarlosAug 9PRI

L1-2Deportivo SaprissaAug 2PRI

D1-1Perez ZeledonApr 25PRI

L1-2CS CartaginesApr 22PRI

L0-1CS HeredianoApr 19PRI

W4-0Guadalupe FCApr 13PRI

L1-5Municipal LiberiaApr 7PRI

L1-3Deportivo SaprissaMar 23PRI

L0-1Sporting San JoseMar 15PRI

L0-2LD AlajuelenseMar 8PRI

D0-0Puntarenas FCMar 5PRI

D1-1CS CartaginesMar 2PRI

Sporting San Jose

W2-0Inter San CarlosAug 29PRI

W3-0CS HeredianoAug 23PRI

W2-0Escorpiones BelénAug 18PRI

L0-2BoiseAug 13FRI

L1-2CS CartaginesAug 8PRI

D1-1Puntarenas FCAug 1PRI

D1-1LD AlajuelenseJul 26PRI

L0-4Atletico San LuisJul 7FRI

D0-0CS HeredianoApr 26PRI

L0-1Municipal LiberiaApr 22PRI

W2-1Puntarenas FCApr 19PRI

L1-3Deportivo SaprissaApr 16COP

L0-2LD AlajuelenseApr 12PRI

L2-3CS CartaginesApr 3PRI

D1-1Puntarenas FCMar 25COP

Squad & Injuries

AD San Carlos

28 available

Attackers8

Midfielders9

Defenders8

Goalkeeper3

Sporting San Jose

36 available

Attackers12

Midfielders10

Defenders11

Goalkeeper3

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Sporting San Jose

Draw or Sporting San Jose

Draw

No

Draw or Sporting San Jose

Under 2.5

No

Under 1.5

No

Result1 of 7 landed

Goals4 of 5 landed

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

AD San Carlos

Sporting San Jose

Squad & Injuries

AD San Carlos

Sporting San Jose