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Santa Ana

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AD Sarchí

LLWWW
41%P(1)21%P(X)38%P(2)
λ home
1.45
λ away
1.38
Σλ total
2.83
P(over 2.5)
53%
P(BTTS)
59%
Modal score
1–1 11.8%

Santa Ana vs AD Sarchí prediction & xG model: Under 3.5 goals

Model sheet

How the numbers for Santa Ana v AD Sarchí are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Not enough history for team ratings – the goal estimate uses the statistical feed and the market line only.

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Statistical xG feed2.8645%
Over/under 2.5 price2.8055%
Blended total λ2.83100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.45, λaway = 1.38

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Santa Ana λ = 1.45
023.5%
134.0%
224.6%
311.9%
44.3%
5+1.6%
AD Sarchí λ = 1.38
025.2%
134.7%
223.9%
311.0%
43.8%
5+1.3%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

San \ AD 012345+
05.98.25.62.60.9·
18.6128.13.71.3·
26.28.65.92.70.9·
33.04.12.81.3··
41.11.51.0···
5+·0.6····
Σ home-win cells
39.0%
Σ draw cells
25.1%
Σ away-win cells
35.8%
Most probable score
1–1 · 11.8%
4

Blending with the market

With no ratings for these teams, the statistical feed is blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Santa Ana–40.0%42.8%41.2%
X Draw–17.0%26.0%20.8%
2 AD Sarchí–43.0%31.1%38.0%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.123 → 12.3% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Santa Ana41.2%2.432.0848.1%-14.3%
X · Draw20.8%4.813.4229.2%-28.9%
2 · AD Sarchí38.0%2.632.8635.0%+8.7%
Double chance
1X62.0%1.611.3076.9%-19.4%
X258.8%1.701.5763.7%-7.7%
1279.2%1.261.2182.6%-4.2%
Draw no bet
DNB Santa Ana52.0%1.92–––
DNB AD Sarchí48.0%2.08–––
Goal lines
Over 1.576.7%1.301.1984.0%-8.7%
Under 1.523.3%4.293.7826.5%-11.9%
Over 2.553.3%1.881.7357.8%-7.7%
Under 2.546.7%2.141.9551.3%-9.0%
Over 3.531.7%3.162.8335.3%-10.4%
Under 3.5 pick68.3%1.461.3375.2%-9.1%
Both teams to score
BTTS yes59.4%1.681.6062.5%-5.0%
BTTS no40.6%2.462.1147.4%-14.3%
Half-time
HT 130.4%3.29–––
HT X41.1%2.43–––
HT 228.5%3.51–––
6

The selection

Model pickUnder 3.5 goals
Probability68.3%
Fair odds1.46
Best odds1.33
EV per unit-9.1%

EV = 0.683 × 1.33 − 1 = -0.091 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricSanta AnaAD Sarchí
SequenceLLWWWLWWWLLW
Matches66
W-D-L3-0-34-0-2
Points per match1.502.00
Goals for / match1.501.67
Goals against / match1.001.00
Over 2.550%67%
BTTS33%67%
Clean sheets33%17%
Failed to score33%17%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Probabilities are almost level: 41 / 21 / 38% for home, draw, away. Standings: Santa Ana 3rd on 27, AD Sarchí 8th on 20.

Form

Sequence for Santa Ana: L L W W W L, so three victories in six. Latest: 0–1 away at Guadalupe FC. Per match: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded.

AD Sarchí have four wins from their last six (W W W L L W). Latest: 2–1 at home to Santa Cruz FC. Per match: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Santa Ana 1.45 · AD Sarchí 1.38 · total 2.83. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 53%, BTTS 59%.

Model selection

Selection: Under 3.5 goals, probability 68%, odds 1.33 v fair 1.46. Most probable score: Santa Ana 1–0 AD Sarchí. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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No previous meeting in our data.

Liga De Ascenso table

League page →
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Rosario261169+339
2ADR Jicaral12831+1427
3Santa Ana14905+727
4Pitbulls Santa Barbara FC14653+123
5Cariari Pococi14644+422
6Municipal Grecia12633+321
7Guadalupe FC14635-121
8AD Sarchí12624+120
9Futbol Consultants Moravia14617+619
10Quepos Cambute12615+419
11AD Carmelita14446+216
12CS Uruguay14239-189
13AD Cofutpa12219-137
14Santa Cruz FC122010-136

Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Santa Ana vs AD Sarchí?

The Model pick is Under 3.5 goals with a model probability of 68, priced around 1.33 by the bookmakers.

What are the Santa Ana v AD Sarchí probabilities?

Santa Ana win 41%, draw 21%, AD Sarchí win 38%.

What is the most probable score for Santa Ana vs AD Sarchí?

Santa Ana 1–0 AD Sarchí is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Santa Ana vs AD Sarchí?

Santa Ana 1.45, AD Sarchí 1.38 – over 2.5 at 53%, BTTS at 59%.

What time is Santa Ana vs AD Sarchí?

Saturday 14 November 2026, 20:00 WAT – Liga De Ascenso.