CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano prediction & analysis
78%
Footrivo pick
Under 3.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: CS Herediano to win @ 2.88 – our chance 38% vs 35% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCS Herediano to win ✓38% · @2.88
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✓12% · fair 8.48
CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano preview and prediction
The match
CS Herediano travel to face CS Cartagines in the Primera División on Sunday 3 May (03:00 WAT). CS Cartagines are 2nd with 31 points from 16 games (in the top four), while CS Herediano sit 8th on 15 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 16 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
CS Cartagines's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat San Carlos 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
CS Herediano's last 5: DWWWW Most recently they drew with Sporting San Jose 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.3 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
CS Herediano arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 2.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 11 April 2026, finished CS Cartagines 1–2 CS Herediano. Across their last 2 meetings CS Cartagines have won 0, CS Herediano 2, with 0 draws and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.1 for CS Cartagines and 1.2 for CS Herediano. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 56%.
Value angle: CS Herediano to win at 2.88 – 38% on our numbers against 35% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: CS Cartagines 1–1 CS Herediano. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CS Cartagines36%fair 2.74 · @2.38
Draw25%fair 3.95 · @3.00
CS Herediano38%fair 2.61 · @2.88
2.29Expected goals
1.13CS Cartagines xG
1.16CS Herediano xG
56%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–112%
1–011%
0–010%
1–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.1 – 1.2 CS Herediano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 25% and CS Herediano 38%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
Our predicted score is CS Cartagines 1–1 CS Herediano, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 03:00 (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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