Football · Costa Rica Primera Division · 16/08, 04:00
Prediction: Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines
Team pages: Deportivo Saprissa · Cartagines
Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.56Total
Deportivo Saprissa1.75
Cartagines0.81
1X2
Deportivo Saprissa
Draw
Cartagines
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 53%
Both teams to score 51%
Most likely score
1-0
Recent form · 10 last
Deportivo Saprissa
7-1-2 (W-D-L)
Cartagines
4-2-4 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Deportivo Saprissa
3–1–2
Cartagines
(6 last)
- Cartagines2-1Deportivo Saprissa
- Deportivo Saprissa0-0Cartagines
- Deportivo Saprissa2-1Cartagines
- Cartagines1-2Deportivo Saprissa
- Deportivo Saprissa2-1Cartagines
- Cartagines3-0Deportivo Saprissa
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 50%model estimate
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Deportivo Saprissa (rating 1591 vs 1504).
- H2H favours Deportivo Saprissa: 3-1-2.
- High corners: 12.2 combined avg.
- Cards-heavy: 9.6 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Deportivo Saprissa | Cartagines | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1.8 / 0.9 | 1.4 / 0.9 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.6 / 0.3 | 0.6 / 0.6 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 50/30/20% | 20/50/30% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 3.4 / 5.8 | 2.3 / 6.4 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 4.3 / 0.4 | 5.3 / 0.2 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Deportivo Saprissa 3–1–2 Cartagines
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/03/26 Costa Rica Primera Division | Cartagines | 2-1 HT 0-1 | Deportivo Saprissa |
| 26/01/26 Costa Rica Primera Division | Deportivo Saprissa | 0-0 HT 0-0 | Cartagines |
| 14/12/25 Costa Rica Primera Division | Deportivo Saprissa | 2-1 HT 0-0 | Cartagines |
| 12/12/25 Costa Rica Primera Division | Cartagines | 1-2 HT 0-2 | Deportivo Saprissa |
| 29/09/25 Costa Rica Primera Division | Deportivo Saprissa | 2-1 HT 1-0 | Cartagines |
| 10/08/25 Costa Rica Primera Division | Cartagines | 3-0 HT 2-0 | Deportivo Saprissa |
Standings · Costa Rica Primera Division
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deportivo Saprissa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
| 2 | Cartagines | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Herediano | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Escorpiones de Belen FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Alajuelense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Municipal Perez Zeledon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 7 | Sporting San Jose | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | Inter San Carlos | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | Puntarenas | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 10 | AD San Carlos | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Common opponents 4 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Deportivo Saprissa | Cartagines |
|---|---|---|
| AD San Carlos | 2-1 W | 2-1 W |
| Municipal Perez Zeledon | 5-1 W | 0-1 L |
| Herediano | 0-1 L | 0-0 D |
| Municipal Liberia | 2-0 W | 0-1 L |
| Record vs common | 3 W 0 D 1 L | 1 W 1 D 2 L |
Better against common opponents: Deportivo Saprissa (2 of 4 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.
Deportivo Saprissa
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08 | Puntarenas Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-0 | 2-0 | 4 | 5 | W |
| 06/08 | Alianza FC Panama CONCACAF Central American Cup |
1-0 | 2-1 | 9 | 4 | W |
| 03/08 | AD San Carlos Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-0 | 2-1 | 11 | 3 | W |
| 30/07 | UMECIT CONCACAF Central American Cup |
1-0 | 2-1 | 6 | 5 | W |
| 25/07 | Municipal Perez Zeledon Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-0 | 5-1 | 7 | 2 | W |
| 18/07 | Herediano Costa Rica Super Cup |
0-1 | 0-1 | 3 | 6 | L |
| 17/05 | Herediano Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-0 | 0-2 | 3 | 6 | L |
| 14/05 | Herediano Costa Rica Primera Division |
2-1 | 2-1 | 2 | 3 | W |
| 11/05 | Municipal Liberia Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-0 | 2-0 | 10 | 8 | W |
| 04/05 | Municipal Liberia Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-1 | 1-1 | 3 | 5 | D |
Cartagines
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | L |
| 31/07 | CSD Municipal CONCACAF Central American Cup |
1-1 | 1-1 | 7 | 2 | D |
| 26/07 | Inter San Carlos Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-0 | 3-1 | 2 | 3 | W |
| 10/05 | Herediano Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-0 | 0-0 | 5 | 6 | D |
| 03/05 | Herediano Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-1 | 0-1 | 10 | 9 | L |
| 27/04 | Guadalupe FC Costa Rica Primera Division |
2-0 | 5-0 | 8 | 1 | W |
| 22/04 | AD San Carlos Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-1 | 2-1 | 5 | 6 | W |
| 18/04 | Municipal Liberia Costa Rica Primera Division |
0-1 | 0-1 | 10 | 7 | L |
| 11/04 | Herediano Costa Rica Primera Division |
1-1 | 1-2 | 6 | 6 | L |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Deportivo Saprissa win (59%). Probabilities: Deportivo Saprissa 59%, draw 25%, Cartagines 16%.
How many goals are expected in Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines?
The model expects 2.56 goals (Deportivo Saprissa 1.75 · Cartagines 0.81), with a 54% chance of over 2.25 goals.
Will both teams score in Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines?
The model gives a 51% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-0.