Football · Costa Rica Primera Division · 14/10, 02:00
Prediction: Cartagines vs Puntarenas
Team pages: Cartagines · Puntarenas
Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.99Total
Cartagines2.04
Puntarenas0.95
1X2
Cartagines
Draw
Puntarenas
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 57%
Both teams to score 54%
Most likely score
1-1 11%
Recent form · 10 last
Cartagines
6-0-4 (W-D-L)
Puntarenas
3-3-4 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Cartagines
4–2–0
Puntarenas
(6 last)
- Puntarenas1-3Cartagines
- Cartagines3-2Puntarenas
- Puntarenas0-2Cartagines
- Puntarenas1-1Cartagines
- Cartagines0-0Puntarenas
- Cartagines1-0Puntarenas
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 60%model estimate
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Cartagines (rating 1576 vs 1468).
- H2H favours Cartagines: 4-2-0.
- Cards-heavy: 10.4 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Cartagines | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1.9 / 1.3 | 0.9 / 1.4 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.7 / 0.7 | 0.7 / 0.6 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 30/30/40% | 30/50/20% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 2.7 / 5.7 | 2.4 / 4.6 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 5.5 / 0.5 | 4.9 / 0.3 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Cartagines 4–2–0 Puntarenas
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/26 Costa Rica Primera Division | Puntarenas | 1-3 HT 1-1 | Cartagines |
| 08/03/26 Costa Rica Primera Division | Cartagines | 3-2 HT 1-0 | Puntarenas |
| 18/01/26 Costa Rica Primera Division | Puntarenas | 0-2 HT 0-1 | Cartagines |
| 19/10/25 Costa Rica Primera Division | Puntarenas | 1-1 HT 0-0 | Cartagines |
| 31/08/25 Costa Rica Primera Division | Cartagines | 0-0 HT 0-0 | Puntarenas |
| 30/03/25 Costa Rica Primera Division | Cartagines | 1-0 HT 0-0 | Puntarenas |
Standings · Costa Rica Primera Division
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deportivo Saprissa | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 21 |
| 2 | Sporting San Jose | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 20 |
| 3 | Cartagines | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 18 |
| 4 | AD San Carlos | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Alajuelense | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 15 |
| 6 | Inter San Carlos | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 15 |
| 7 | Puntarenas | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 12 |
| 8 | Municipal Perez Zeledon | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 9 |
| 9 | Herediano | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 7 |
| 10 | Escorpiones de Belen FC | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 4 |
Common opponents 8 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Cartagines | Puntarenas |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting San Jose | 1-3 L | 1-1 D |
| AD San Carlos | 0-1 L | 2-1 W |
| Alajuelense | 3-1 W | 1-1 D |
| Herediano | 1-0 W | 0-3 L |
| Escorpiones de Belen FC | 4-1 W | 1-0 W |
| Deportivo Saprissa | 2-3 L | 0-2 L |
| Municipal Perez Zeledon | 0-1 L | 1-0 W |
| Inter San Carlos | 3-1 W | 1-1 D |
| Record vs common | 4 W 0 D 4 L | 3 W 3 D 2 L |
Better against common opponents: Cartagines (5 of 8 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Cartagines
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | Sporting San Jose Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-1 | 1-3 | 8 | 5 | L |
| 21/09 | AD San Carlos Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-1 | 0-1 | 7 | 6 | L |
| 14/09 | Alajuelense Costa Rica Primera Division |
2-0 | 3-1 | 5 | 4 | W |
| 07/09 | Puntarenas Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-1 | 3-1 | 5 | 8 | W |
| 30/08 | Herediano Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-0 | 1-0 | 4 | 5 | W |
| 23/08 | Escorpiones de Belen FC Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-1 | 4-1 | 9 | 8 | W |
| 16/08 | Deportivo Saprissa Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-2 | 2-3 | 6 | 7 | L |
| 08/08 | Sporting San Jose Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-0 | 2-1 | 4 | 9 | W |
| 04/08 | Municipal Perez Zeledon Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-1 | 0-1 | 7 | 5 | L |
| 26/07 | Inter San Carlos Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-0 | 3-1 | 2 | 3 | W |
Puntarenas
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10 | Alajuelense Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-1 | 1-1 | 2 | 2 | D |
| 20/09 | Escorpiones de Belen FC Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-0 | 1-0 | 3 | 2 | W |
| 13/09 | Inter San Carlos Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-0 | 1-1 | 0 | 6 | D |
| 07/09 | Cartagines Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-1 | 1-3 | 4 | 8 | L |
| 31/08 | AD San Carlos Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-0 | 2-1 | 5 | 6 | W |
| 22/08 | Municipal Perez Zeledon Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-0 | 1-0 | 8 | 12 | W |
| 16/08 | Alajuelense Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-1 | 1-2 | 8 | 5 | L |
| 09/08 | Deportivo Saprissa Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-1 | 0-2 | – | – | L |
| 02/08 | Sporting San Jose Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-1 | 1-1 | 6 | 4 | D |
| 24/07 | Herediano Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-1 | 0-3 | 5 | 2 | L |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Cartagines vs Puntarenas?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Cartagines win (62%). Probabilities: Cartagines 62%, draw 23%, Puntarenas 16%.
How many goals are expected in Cartagines vs Puntarenas?
The model expects 2.99 goals (Cartagines 2.04 · Puntarenas 0.95), with a 51% chance of under 2.75 goals.
Will both teams score in Cartagines vs Puntarenas?
The model gives a 54% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.