The league table in Primera Division tells a story about these teams so far, with Deportivo Saprissa leading Grecia by 22 points. Match preview to follow:
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Grecia's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Grecia have performed like this: Played seven matches resulting in 0 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats with the goal stats 8-14 (scored/conceded).
Deportivo Saprissa are done competing for places this season; they will remain in 2nd place whatever happens now. Grecia is no longer fighting for a cause; they can neither go up or down this season.
Deportivo Saprissa form and stats
Deportivo Saprissa, who have the most scored goals (50) in Primera Division, are steadily winning Primera Division games and points here at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma. 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat is the summary from 10 games. Two home wins in a row for Deportivo Saprissa bring valid hopes of a third.
Happy days for Deportivo Saprissa in their previous game, a Primera Division match away at ADR Jicaral (placed 6th) that ended with a 5-2 victory. Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Motagua.
A goal frenzy last time out for Deportivo Saprissa, with a total of 7 goals in the match against ADR Jicaral. Fun stuff to watch!
Deportivo Saprissa always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma with 32 goals in 10 league games. 12 goals have been conceded.
Grecia form and stats
There's been little loot from Grecia's travels as they have only collected 2 points from 10 away games in the Primera Division. Grecia, who have the the worst goal difference (-15) in Primera Division, only have 0 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 2 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Grecia have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone ten consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Herediano game.
Grecia's last game was the home draw against Pérez Zeledón (0-0). It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Guadalupe wasn't a success with a 1-2 loss.
The attacking power of Grecia when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 10 league matches away. The Grecia manager R. Castro has some worries about the defense as 21 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Grecia - Deportivo Saprissa 0-6. Head-to-head totals (for the last nine meetings): Deportivo Saprissa won 6 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Grecia has 0 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 7 / 2Top Goalscorers
 M. Ugalde 9 goals |  J. Venegas 8 goals |  C. Bolaños 5 goals |
Deportivo Saprissa missing players
Grecia missing players
| Deportivo Saprissa | Grecia | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 10 | 21 |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 50 | 32 | 12 | Scored | S | 2 | 7 | 24 |
| 28 | 12 | 2 | Conceded | C | 8 | 21 | 39 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 95% |
| 86% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 80% | 76% |
| 81% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 50% | 57% |
| 57% | 80% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 20% | 38% |
| 24% | 30% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 20% | 19% |
| 52% | 60% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 60% | 57% |
| 33% | 40% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| 19% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 40% | 33% |
| 5 | 5.2 | 4 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4 | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| 2.4 | 2 | 2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 3 |
- All of Deportivo Saprissa's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Deportivo Saprissa have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Deportivo Saprissa have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Deportivo Saprissa have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Deportivo Saprissa have scored more than double the goals of Grecia.
- Deportivo Saprissa haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Grecia have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Grecia have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Grecia have yet to win a game away.
- Grecia haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Alajuelense | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 46 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 26 | 49 |
| 2 | Deportivo Saprissa | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 50 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 40 |
| 3 | Herediano | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 35 |
| 4 | San Carlos | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 35 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 32 |
| 5 | Cartagines | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 30 |
| 6 | ADR Jicaral | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -5 | 27 |
| 7 | Guadalupe | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -8 | 25 |
| 8 | Pérez Zeledón | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 23 | -9 | 25 |
| 9 | Limon | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 29 | -14 | 25 |
| 10 | Santos de Guapiles | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 33 | 39 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 22 | -6 | 24 |
| 11 | UCR | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 36 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -13 | 18 |
| 12 | Grecia | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 24 | 39 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 21 | -15 | 18 |