CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa preview and prediction
The match
Deportivo Saprissa travel to face CS Cartagines in the Primera División on Sunday 15 March (18:00 WAT). CS Cartagines are 2nd with 31 points from 16 games (in the top four), while Deportivo Saprissa sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
CS Cartagines's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Puntarenas FC 3–2 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Deportivo Saprissa's last 4: WLWW Most recently they beat CS Herediano 2–1 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Deportivo Saprissa arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.1 for CS Cartagines and 1.3 for Deportivo Saprissa. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 55%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 55% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: CS Cartagines 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CS Cartagines33%fair 3.07 · @2.90
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @2.90
Deportivo Saprissa45%fair 2.23 · @2.20
2.39Expected goals
1.07CS Cartagines xG
1.32Deportivo Saprissa xG
55%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–112%
1–010%
0–09%
1–29%
0–28%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.1 – 1.3 Deportivo Saprissa 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
Deportivo Saprissa to win✗
45%
2.23
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.83
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.75
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Deportivo Saprissa / FT Deportivo Saprissa✗
25%
4.06
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
12%
8.25
–
Form
CS Cartagines – last 6
WLDLWL
8 Mar
vs Puntarenas FC
3–2
W
4 Mar
@ LD Alajuelense
0–2
L
2 Mar
@ San Carlos
1–1
D
26 Feb
@ Vancouver Whitecaps
0–2
L
22 Feb
vs Municipal Liberia
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ CS Herediano
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Deportivo Saprissa – last 4
WLWW
9 Mar
vs CS Herediano
2–1
W
6 Mar
vs Sporting San Jose
1–2
L
22 Feb
vs LD Alajuelense
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ Municipal Liberia
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between CS Cartagines and Deportivo Saprissa.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Deportivo Saprissa 45%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our predicted score is CS Cartagines 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time).
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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