Santa Cruz vs Deportivo Upala: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Santa Cruz FC prepare to host Deportivo Upala on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this COSTA RICA: Liga de Ascenso, Clausura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Santa Cruz FC, currently 6th in the standings with 4 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 4 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Deportivo Upala, sitting 8th with 2 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Santa Cruz FC and Deportivo Upala have been competitive, with Santa Cruz FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against AD Sarchi, Santa Cruz FC recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Deportivo Upala's last outing came against AD Sarchi, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Santa Cruz FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Santa Cruz FC and Deportivo Upala are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Santa Cruz FC's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Deportivo Upala's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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