Deportivo Saprissa Santos de Guápiles betting prediction

This is the first match in this edition of the competition for the home team, that ended the previous edition of the lower division in the 4^th position and got the promotion. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 12 goals scored and 22 conceded; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 30 goals scored and 23 conceded. In their last match, for the Primera División, they got an away win against Herediano by (0‑1). In the last 10 home matches Deportivo Saprissa has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 15 of the last 23 have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 10 of their 25 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Current champion of the Primera División, Deportivo Saprissa arrives confident for this edition of the championship and, in this duel, they should go to the attack, after all, they play at home and know that it is essential to make a positive debut. The San José team should bet on an organized midfield, with intensity in pressing, ball possession and a quick transition between the defensive system and the attack, in this way, to overcome the rival's defense and score the goal.

Confirmed Lineup: Aarón Cruz Esquivel, Jordy Evans, Aubrey David, Christian Bolaños, Ricardo Blanco Mora, Jaylon Hadden, Marvin Angulo Borbón, Mariano Torres, Michael Barrantes Rojas, Daniel Colindres, Orlando Sinclair Hernández.
Coach: V. Quesada.