Escorpiones welcome Puntarenas FC on Sunday, Oct 18 at 10:00 PM in a Primera División – Apertura fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

Escorpiones come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Puntarenas FC are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Escorpiones head into this on the back of a defeat, while Puntarenas FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Escorpiones face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Puntarenas FC have won 4 of 4 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Puntarenas FC won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Escorpiones a slight edge, but Puntarenas FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.