Match preview Primera Division: Pérez Zeledón - UCR

Competition: Costa Rica Primera Division
Date: Sun 24.March
Match begins: 21:55 (UTC)

The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Pérez Zeledón are in the 5th position while the guests worry at 12th.

Pérez Zeledón have less rest than UCR in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Primera Division game only three days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Deportivo Saprissa.

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Pérez Zeledón form and stats

Pérez Zeledón have played 11 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-4-2 (wins-draws-losses). Pérez Zeledón has a nice streak going on as they have played eleven consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Deportivo Saprissa defeat.

The home team returns to venue after sharing the points with Deportivo Saprissa (placed 1st) on their last time out; the Primera Division game ended 1-1. Ahead of that match, Pérez Zeledón won a home game hosting San Carlos (1-0).

Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Primera Division game versus Alajuelense in only four days. This game is also played here.

Pérez Zeledón are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 16 goals in 11 matches. Pérez Zeledón have conceded 12 in these home matches.

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UCR form and stats

The hunting on away grounds hasn’t been very fruitful for UCR so far with only 1 point returning home. The records show 0-1-10 (win-draw-lose).

Two away games in a row for UCR, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus Santos de Guápiles in the Primera Division. A home win before that, celebrating 2-1 vs Grecia.

A new game in only four days for UCR, the Primera Division home match versus Herediano. Busy days.

The attacking power of UCR when travelling is not overwhelming with 8 goals scored in 11 matches. UCR are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 8 goals in these matches.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the UCR - Pérez Zeledón 1-1 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 6 - 2 - 2 (Pérez Zeledón wins - draws - UCR wins).

Top Goalscorers

F. Rodríguez
13 goals
K. Soto
12 goals
P. Azcurra
6 goals

Pérez Zeledón missing players

UCR missing players

Pérez Zeledón UCR
Total Home Statistic Away Total
38 19 Played 19 38
97% 95% Over 0.5 100% 100%
84% 84% Over 1.5 95% 95%
53% 53% Over 2.5 68% 74%
21% 21% Over 3.5 42% 47%
5% 5% Over 4.5 11% 16%
68% 68% Both teams to score 79% 74%
21% 21% Clean Sheet 5% 3%
13% 16% Failed To Score 16% 24%

  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 Deportivo Saprissa 22 14 6 2 45 17 11 9 2 0 28 8 11 5 4 2 17 9 28 48
2 Alajuelense 22 16 0 6 44 22 11 9 0 2 26 10 11 7 0 4 18 12 22 48
3 Herediano 22 11 5 6 35 26 11 9 1 1 25 6 11 2 4 5 10 20 9 38
4 San Carlos 22 11 5 6 38 29 11 6 3 2 19 13 11 5 2 4 19 16 9 38
5 Pérez Zeledón 22 10 7 5 31 24 11 5 4 2 16 12 11 5 3 3 15 12 7 37
6 Cartaginés 22 8 8 6 40 34 11 6 2 3 28 18 11 2 6 3 12 16 6 32
7 Santos de Guápiles 22 7 4 11 26 29 11 5 2 4 11 10 11 2 2 7 15 19 -3 25
8 Carmelita 22 6 6 10 31 40 11 3 4 4 15 17 11 3 2 6 16 23 -9 24
9 Grecia 22 7 3 12 27 36 11 5 2 4 15 14 11 2 1 8 12 22 -9 24
10 Guadalupe 22 6 5 11 25 40 11 4 4 3 15 15 11 2 1 8 10 25 -15 23
10 Guadalupe 22 6 5 11 25 40 11 4 4 3 15 15 11 2 1 8 10 25 -15 23
11 Limón 22 5 5 12 27 43 11 4 2 5 17 17 11 1 3 7 10 26 -16 20
12 UCR 22 2 4 16 23 52 11 2 3 6 15 22 11 0 1 10 8 30 -29 10

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