International San Carlos VS Perez Zeledon

The home side has remained unbeaten across their four recent home fixtures, notching 2 wins and 2 draws in the process. They run a fairly conservative, counter-attack focused tactical setup, with average match possession sitting below 45%. Most of their attacking output comes from wide crosses and set pieces, as they lack reliable penetration to break through organized defenses during open play. Their home defense is impressively solid, but their attacking side lacks the explosive power to rack up multiple goals easily. The visiting side, by comparison, has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses across four away matches, with very noticeable defensive flaws on their travels. They generate very few high-value scoring chances in away open play, with nearly all their threats coming from set pieces. When pinned under sustained high pressing, their fitness often drops off sharply in the second half, leading to total defensive collapses late in games. The two teams have only faced off once in recent years, where the home side claimed a 1-0 away victory over their opponents, granting them a distinct psychological advantage ahead of this tie.