Herediano will be playing against Guanacasteca in a Primera Division football match scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at 00:00h (UTC), in Costa Rica, check the Herediano vs Guanacasteca betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Herediano vs Guanacasteca will occur
The game takes place in the small Estadio Carlos Alvarado stadium, in the city of San Jose, with a capacity for 1800 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Herediano vs Guanacasteca betting tip 2023/2024
The Primera Division has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.84 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.72 goals per match played.
Herediano last match
Herediano comes from a win recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Toluca, in a match valid for CONCACAF Champions League, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 2-3. On the field, H. Altamirano Escudero’s team lined up with a 3-4-3.
A win for the underdog team was not in the plans, as evidenced by the fact that their win had odds of 6.50. That’s why we experienced a surprise result!
An eye-popping performance did not accompany the victory for Herediano. Despite this, the good appearances of Andy Rojas deserve mentioning. The athlete left the field as the main responsible for the positive result of the team.
Guanacasteca last match
On the other hand, the visiting team appears in this match after drawing in the previous game. In a confrontation valid for Primera Division, Guanacasteca faced the San Carlos team, and the score ended with a 1-1 draw.
This draw (odd 3.80) can be considered a good result, especially considering that the other team was the big favorite.
Herediano vs Guanacasteca h2h
The last face-to-face between these two clubs was on 15-11-2023 in a Primera Division match of the 2023/2024 season. On that occasion, the match ended with a 0-1 win for Herediano.
The last time these teams played, victory was hard-won.
The Herediano team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Guanacasteca has been more irregular.
Herediano
Primera Division leaderboard now
Considering the home team Herediano, standing in 3rd place with 43 points in the Primera Division competition in Costa Rica. Their performance statistics have been such as 13 wins, 5 losses and, 4 draws.
In the 8th round, the team holds a small disadvantage of 3 points as opposed to Alajuelense team which is just above, in the 2nd place.
Herediano analysis
At the end of round 7 Herediano has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 43 goals to its credit against 20 conceded.
Ball possession above 50% usually gives teams some control over their opponents. This is why the Herediano team typically goes for an average ball possession of 56.59% in an attempt to control the game.
Playing in their home base prove wise for this team, as their record of 8 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw shows. Playing as the visiting team, meanwhile has given them 5 games won.
Herediano is a more offensive team than Guanacasteca, having 2207 attacks vs. 1869 from Guanacasteca, having scored 43 times. In comparison, Guanacasteca converted into goal 28 times.
One of the team’s signings for the season still seems to be in a slow pace of adaptation. Everardo Rubio played another underwhelming game in the club’s last appearance, against Toluca. He failed to show the expected security and did not help Herediano to come out with the victory.
Best goalscorer from Herediano
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight José Godínez. With 14 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Herediano team achieving several victories this season.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Guanacasteca
Primera Division leaderboard now
Guanacasteca arrives in this game with 37 points, and in 5th place in the Primera Division, having won 11 games in total and lost 7 times, making a total of 4 draws.
With the same score that the Cartaginés who occupies position 4, the team will fight for a best position in this 8th round.
Guanacasteca analysis
Guanacasteca after 7 days has put up 28 goals scored, and taken 25, and thus record has a positive goal difference.
A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Primera Division.
Playing away Guanacasteca usually leaves little room for opponents to win against them, with a balance of 6 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws in the Primera Division.
Best goalscorer from Guanacasteca
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Joaquín Hernández García. He has scored 11 times in the current season and has helped Guanacasteca come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Herediano is José Godínez, who has already scored 14 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Guanacasteca is Joaquín Hernández García, he has scored in 11 opportunities.
75-90 minutes into the game is a good time to bet with most goals being made in this period.
Taking into consideration that Guanacasteca scores an average of 1.09 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 5.2 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.
Herediano is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Herediano in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
These teams together have a combined average of 15 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Guanacasteca side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 6 time this season, very different from Herediano who only saw the red card 3 times. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Herediano vs Guanacasteca betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 18th, 2024, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Estadio Carlos Alvarado stadium in San Jose.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Primera Division match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 0-1 result for Herediano.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
