Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos preview and prediction
The match
San Carlos travel to Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy in the Primera División on Thursday 5 March (02:00 WAT) to face Puntarenas FC. Puntarenas FC are 7th with 19 points from 16 games (in the bottom half), while San Carlos sit 5th on 26 points (in the top half).
Form guide
San Carlos's last 3: DWW Most recently they drew with CS Cartagines 1–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.4 for Puntarenas FC and 1.0 for San Carlos. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 52%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Puntarenas FC 53%, draw 26%, San Carlos 21%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.95.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Puntarenas FC 1–0 San Carlos. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Puntarenas FC53%fair 1.89 · @1.62
Draw26%fair 3.90 · @3.50
San Carlos21%fair 4.66 · @5.10
2.40Expected goals
1.40Puntarenas FC xG
0.99San Carlos xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–113%
0–09%
0–19%
2–09%
2–19%
From our goals model: Puntarenas FC 1.4 – 1.0 San Carlos expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Puntarenas FC to win✗
53%
1.89
1.62
Double chance
Puntarenas FC or draw✓
79%
1.27
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.91
1.95
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.23
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Puntarenas FC / FT Puntarenas FC✗
27%
3.67
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.24
–
Form
Puntarenas FC – last 2
WW
1 Mar
vs LD Alajuelense
2–0
W
14 Feb
vs Perez Zeledon
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
San Carlos – last 3
DWW
2 Mar
vs CS Cartagines
1–1
D
23 Feb
vs CS Herediano
1–0
W
15 Feb
@ Guadalupe FC
4–3
W
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Puntarenas FC and San Carlos.
What is the prediction for Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
On our numbers Puntarenas FC have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 26% and San Carlos 21%.
How many goals will there be in Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
Our predicted score is Puntarenas FC 1–0 San Carlos, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos (Primera División) kicks off on Thursday 5 March 2026 at 02:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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