There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Primera Division table so far. Here's the Pérez Zeledón - Cartaginés latest:
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Pérez Zeledón form and stats
Pérez Zeledón, who have the most conceded goals (15) at home in Primera Division, have collected 9 points from their Primera Division home games so far after 2-3-3.
The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Deportivo Saprissa in the Primera Division last time out and are looking for a win here. Preceding that match was a defeat to San Carlos (0-4).
The Pérez Zeledón fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 11 in 8 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Pérez Zeledón defense is not exactly impregnable. 15 goals conceded from 8 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Cartaginés form and stats
The visitors are W2-D3-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Primera Division.
Two travels in a row for Cartaginés, whose manager H. Medford Bryan could celebrate last time after the Primera Division win against Grecia. Prior to that match, the Cartaginés manager H. Medford Bryan faced defeat when travelling to Deportivo Saprissa and losing 1-3.
What a finish in the last match, as Cartaginés came back from being down 0-2 and secured a very satisfying victory through E. Solorzano's goal in the 90th minute. A heroic performance from Cartaginés in their game against Grecia last time out. Things got complicated when D. Estrada was sent off in the 90th minute with the match level. Despite the red card the team were able to pull off a 3-2 victory! World class coaching! That was the thoughts of manager H. Medford Bryan when E. Solorzano scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 57th minute. Late drama in the previous game, when E. Solorzano scored the winning goal two minutes into stoppage time to defeat Grecia.
Cartaginés have scored 9 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. Cartaginés's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 12 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Cartaginés - Pérez Zeledón 0-3. Last ten meetings between the teams: Pérez Zeledón won four, Cartaginés won two and four draws. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
 M. Hernández Campanioni 17 goals |   K. Soto Vega 11 goals |  C. Elizondo Quesada 5 goals |
Pérez Zeledón missing players
Cartaginés missing players
| Pérez Zeledón | Cartaginés | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 37 | 19 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 19 | 37 |
| 11 | 8 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 6 | 15 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 15 | 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| 43 | 24 | 4 | Scored | S | 4 | 22 | 53 |
| 58 | 24 | 6 | Conceded | C | 3 | 25 | 53 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 89% | 92% |
| 76% | 68% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 33% | 68% | 73% |
| 46% | 37% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 47% | 59% |
| 30% | 26% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 26% | 32% |
| 19% | 16% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 11% | 16% |
| 54% | 47% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 53% | 57% |
| 24% | 32% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 26% | 24% |
| 27% | 21% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 32% | 27% |
| 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.7 | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| 4.8 | 4.7 | 3.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| 3 | 2.6 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 204 | 117 | 25 | Total Shots | T S | 24 | 125 | 296 |
| 73 | 42 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 8 | 43 | 113 |
| 59% | 57% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 51% | 47% |
- Cartaginés have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Pérez Zeledón has the most conceded goals (15) at home
- Pérez Zeledón haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Deportivo Saprissa | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 33 |
| 2 | Alajuelense | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Herediano | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26 |
| 4 | ADR Jicaral | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 22 |
| 5 | Cartaginés | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 22 |
| 6 | Guadalupe | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 21 |
| 7 | San Carlos | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| 8 | Pérez Zeledón | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -7 | 16 |
| 9 | Grecia | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -8 | 15 |
| 10 | Limón | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -4 | 14 |
| 11 | Santos de Guapiles | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | UCR | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 27 | -19 | 12 |