The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Curridabat are in the 5th position while the guests worry at 7th.
It's no vacation for neither Curridabat nor Juventud Escazuceña as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Curridabat form and stats
Curridabat have played 7 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-2-2 (wins-draws-losses). Two home wins in a row for Curridabat bring valid hopes of a third.A good away victory last time out for Curridabat, who won 2-0 against CS Uruguay de Coronado. Before that, Curridabat had a home game versus Aserrí which ended with a victory 2-1.
Curridabat has scored 9 goals at home this season, in 7 matches. Curridabat have only conceded 6 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Juventud Escazuceña form and stats
There's been little loot from Juventud Escazuceña's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 7 away games. Juventud Escazuceña only has 1 win to counter their 3 defeats and 3 draws.Juventud Escazuceña are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the Liga de Ascenso against Turrialba. Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Puma Generaleña.
Juventud Escazuceña have scored 7 goals on their travels this season, 7 away games. Juventud Escazuceña have conceded 11 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Juventud Escazuceña - Curridabat 4-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last seven meetings): Curridabat won 1 game, 3 matches ended with a draw and Juventud Escazuceña has 3 wins.Curridabat missing players
Juventud Escazuceña missing players
| Curridabat | Juventud Escazuceña | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | Played | 16 | 32 |
| 33 | 15 | Scored | 18 | 40 |
| 38 | 13 | Conceded | 28 | 37 |
| 83% | 80% | Over 0.5 | 88% | 81% |
| 77% | 80% | Over 1.5 | 88% | 75% |
| 40% | 27% | Over 2.5 | 62% | 50% |
| 23% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 25% | 22% |
| 7% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 19% | 9% |
| 47% | 40% | Both teams to score | 62% | 47% |
| 37% | 40% | Clean Sheet | 19% | 38% |
| 33% | 40% | Failed To Score | 31% | 34% |
- Juventud Escazuceña is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Aserrí | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 27 |
| 2 | Puerto Golfito | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 24 |
| 3 | Sporting San José | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | CS Uruguay de Coronado | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -1 | 19 |
| 5 | Curridabat | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -1 | 19 |
| 6 | Puma Generaleña | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 19 |
| 7 | Juventud Escazuceña | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 17 |
| 8 | Cariari Pococí | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -13 | 13 |
| 9 | Turrialba | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | -15 | 13 |
