Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines preview and prediction
The match
CS Cartagines travel to Estadio Ernesto Rohrmoser Lahmann in the Primera División on Friday 3 April (02:00 WAT) to face Sporting San Jose. Sporting San Jose are 3rd with 30 points from 16 games (in the top four), while CS Cartagines sit 2nd on 31 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sporting San Jose's last 5: DDWWW Most recently they drew with Puntarenas FC 1–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded.
CS Cartagines's last 5: WWLDL Most recently they beat Deportivo Saprissa 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.1 for Sporting San Jose and 0.9 for CS Cartagines. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 68% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sporting San Jose 45%, draw 23%, CS Cartagines 33%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 52% chance at odds of 1.80. Predicted score: Sporting San Jose 1–1 CS Cartagines. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sporting San Jose45%fair 2.24 · @2.15
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @2.90
CS Cartagines33%fair 3.05 · @3.00
1.97Expected goals
1.10Sporting San Jose xG
0.87CS Cartagines xG
52%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
0–014%
1–113%
0–112%
2–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Sporting San Jose 1.1 – 0.9 CS Cartagines 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
Sporting San Jose to win✗
45%
2.24
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.93
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
59%
1.71
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
86%
1.16
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
50%
1.99
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sporting San Jose / FT Sporting San Jose✗
23%
4.39
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
15%
6.53
–
Form
Sporting San Jose – last 6
DDWWWL
25 Mar
vs Puntarenas FC
1–1
D
21 Mar
@ Guadalupe FC
0–0
D
15 Mar
vs San Carlos
1–0
W
10 Mar
vs Perez Zeledon
3–2
W
6 Mar
@ Deportivo Saprissa
2–1
W
2 Mar
@ Municipal Liberia
0–1
L
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
CS Cartagines – last 6
WWLDLW
15 Mar
vs Deportivo Saprissa
2–1
W
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
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sporting San Jose and CS Cartagines.
What is the prediction for Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?
On our numbers Sporting San Jose have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 23% and CS Cartagines 33%.
How many goals will there be in Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?
Our predicted score is Sporting San Jose 1–1 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?
Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 02:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Ernesto Rohrmoser Lahmann.
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.
