Deportivo Upala and Santa Cruz FC face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga de Ascenso season. The game takes place at on Wednesday, 17/09/2025, at 16:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Deportivo Upala vs Santa Cruz FC, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Deportivo Upala vs Santa Cruz FC

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APWin Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Deportivo Upala to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Deportivo Upala to win outright, which is our betting tip.

Deportivo Upala's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Santa Cruz FC's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Deportivo Upala and Santa Cruz FC, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

Deportivo Upala preview

Deportivo Upala comes into the match having played 5 games in the Liga de Ascenso so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.6 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses.

Deportivo Upala's attack has scored 11 goals during this period. Out of this total, 11 goals were scored in the Liga de Ascenso, averaging 2.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.2.

The offense system of Deportivo Upala is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.

Santa Cruz FC preview

On the other hand, Santa Cruz FC comes into the match having played 7 games in the Liga de Ascenso so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 0.71 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.

Santa Cruz FC's attack has scored 3 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Liga de Ascenso, averaging 0.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.43.

The offense system of Santa Cruz FC is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 9 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.

Head to head: Deportivo Upala vs Santa Cruz FC 

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Deportivo Upala Team Logo

Deportivo Upala

Costa Rica - Liga de Ascenso

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L W W

1.6

Home D W

2

Away D L W

1.33

Away Team

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Santa Cruz FC

Costa Rica - Liga de Ascenso

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L D

0.71

Home D L W

1.33

Away L L D L

0.25

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