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Santos DE Guapiles vs Sporting San Jose Prediction

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Santos G

€3.97m

12 Apr20:00
2 : 3

Sporting S

€3.70m

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Santos G vs Sporting S Prediction Primera División

The Estadio Ebal Rodríguez Aguilar will host a gripping Costa Rica Primera División encounter on April 13, 2025, as Santos DE Guapiles and Sporting San Jose lock horns in a battle that promises drama, tension, and perhaps a few surprises. With both clubs separated by a mere €270,000 in market value (Santos at €3.97m, Sporting at €3.70m), this is a clash of near-equals—where margins are thin, and every moment could tilt the scales.

The Stakes: A Tight Contest in the Making

Home advantage has been a reliable ally in the Primera División, with hosts winning 46.6% of matches compared to just 26.0% for away sides. Santos DE Guapiles will lean on this trend, but Sporting San Jose’s recent resilience suggests they won’t roll over easily. Their last meeting, a 2-1 victory for Santos in November 2024, defied the odds—Santos were favorites at 1.78, while Sporting entered as underdogs at 4.2. Yet, as both teams have shown, surprises are always on the menu.

Tactical Intrigue: Who Holds the Edge?

Santos’ 0-2 away win over Herediano (odds: 8.6) and Sporting’s 0-1 triumph at San Carlos (odds: 5.75) are reminders that these sides can punch above their weight. The question is: which version of these teams will show up? Santos’ home form suggests they’ll control possession, but Sporting’s counter-attacking prowess could turn the tide. If this match were a telenovela, it’d be titled Goals on a Budget—a nod to their frugal spending and knack for dramatic moments.

Betting Insights: Where Does the Value Lie?

NerdyTips’ AI predictions offer a nuanced take. The 1X bet (home win or draw, odds: 1.3, confidence: 6.5/10) leans on Santos’ home advantage and league trends, while the 1x2 market (home win, odds: 2.25, trust: 5.1) suggests cautious optimism. Goal markets are trickier: 51.0% of league games exceed 2.5 goals, but the AI backs under 2.5 (odds: 1.6, confidence: 4.9), aligning with a predicted 1-0 scoreline (HT: 0-0).

For those eyeing a twist, BTTS (both teams to score) has landed in 54.3% of matches, while over 1.5 goals hits 75.1% of the time. These stats hint at potential fireworks, even if the AI leans toward a tighter affair.

Final Verdict: A Nail-Biter in the Making

Santos DE Guapiles vs Sporting San Jose is a match that could go either way. The home side’s edge in market value and recent H2H success gives them a slight advantage, but Sporting’s ability to defy odds can’t be ignored. Expect a tense, tactical battle—one where a single moment of brilliance or a defensive lapse could decide the outcome. Whether you’re backing Santos’ home strength or Sporting’s underdog spirit, this is a fixture that demands attention.

In the end, the numbers and narratives point to a narrow Santos victory, but as always in football, the script is never fully written until the final whistle.

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The best betting football prediction for Santos G vs Sporting S

1X -333

Santos G to win or draw with odds of -333
6/10

1x2 Tip

1 125

Santos G is expected to win with odds of 125
5/10

Total Goals

Under 2.5 -167

No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match
4/10

Both Teams To Score

No -125

At least one team is not expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U4.5 -213

Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
4/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:0

Average / Match

2.3
Total Goals
2.8
1.2
Goals Scored
0.9
1.1
Goals Against
1.9

Overview Last 10 Matches

3
Wins
2
7
Over 1.5 Goals
7
4
Over 2.5 Goals
6
2
Over 3.5 Goals
3
4
Both Teams Scored
5
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Santos DE Guapiles
6 - 5 - 8
Sporting San Jose
Santos DE Guapiles Santos G 13-Apr-25
2:3
Sporting S Sporting San Jose
Sporting San Jose Sporting S 18-Feb-25
0:3
Santos G Santos DE Guapiles
Santos DE Guapiles Santos G 23-Nov-24
2:1
Sporting S Sporting San Jose
Sporting San Jose Sporting S 11-Sep-24
1:1
Santos G Santos DE Guapiles
Sporting San Jose Sporting S 18-Apr-24
2:1
Santos G Santos DE Guapiles
Santos DE Guapiles Santos G 11-Feb-24
0:2
Sporting S Sporting San Jose
Sporting San Jose Sporting S 13-Nov-23
1:0
Santos G Santos DE Guapiles
Santos DE Guapiles Santos G 13-Sep-23
0:0
Sporting S Sporting San Jose
Santos DE Guapiles Santos G 19-Apr-23
2:0
Sporting S Sporting San Jose
Sporting San Jose Sporting S 19-Feb-23
1:1
Santos G Santos DE Guapiles

Profile time Recent Matches of Santos G

Profile time Recent Matches of Sporting S

30 JanWCartagines Cartagines.
0:2
Sporting S.Sporting S
27 JanDZeledon Zeledon.
0:0
Sporting S.Sporting S

Costa-Rica - Primera División Costa-Rica - Primera División

Team Matches Goals Points
1 CS Herediano CS Herediano22
38-18
46
2 LD Alajuelense LD Alajuelense22
28-12
42
3 Puntarenas FC Puntarenas FC22
29-18
41
4 Deportivo Saprissa Deportivo22
30-18
39
5 CS Cartagines CS Cartagines22
29-16
38
6 Sporting San Jose Sporting San22
25-28
31
7 Municipal Liberia Municipal22
26-26
24
8 Santos DE Guapiles Santos DE22
26-33
24
9 Perez Zeledon Perez Zeledon22
16-28
23
10 San Carlos San Carlos22
16-23
19
11 AD Guanacasteca AD22
12-33
16
12 Santa Ana Santa Ana22
22-44
14
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