Santa Cruz FC and Deportivo Upala face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga de Ascenso season. The game takes place at Estadio Luis Ángel Pipilo Umaña on Sunday, 15/02/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Santa Cruz FC vs Deportivo Upala, based on a 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 Santa Cruz FC vs Deportivo Upala
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2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Santa Cruz FC preview
Santa Cruz FC comes into the match having played 20 games in the Liga de Ascenso so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.85 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses.
Santa Cruz FC's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the Liga de Ascenso, averaging 0.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.8.
The offence 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 27 goals with an average of 1.35 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.
Deportivo Upala preview
On the other hand, Deportivo Upala comes into the match having played 19 games in the Liga de Ascenso so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 0.95 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.
Deportivo Upala's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Liga de Ascenso, averaging 1.47 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.47.
The offence 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 34 goals with an average of 1.79 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 1.79.
Head to head: Santa Cruz FC vs Deportivo Upala
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Santa Cruz FC
Costa Rica - Liga de Ascenso
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D W |
0.85 |
| Home | L D W D W |
1.3 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.15 | 2.3 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 55% | 30% | 80% |
| 1st to Score | 15% | 20% | 10% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.41 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.49 | 1.31 |
Deportivo Upala
Costa Rica - Liga de Ascenso
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D L |
0.95 |
| Home | L D D D D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 30% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.26 | 2.5 | 4.11 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.5 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.79 | 1 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 70% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 30% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 20% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 15% | 40% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.59 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.93 | 1.7 |
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