Value bet: Sporting San Jose to win @ 3.45 – our chance 32% vs 29% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCS Cartagines to win ✓46% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.98
CS Cartagines vs Sporting San Jose preview and prediction
The match
CS Cartagines host Sporting San Jose in the Primera División on Saturday 8 August, with kick-off at 03:00 (WAT). CS Cartagines are 2nd with 31 points from 16 games (in the top four), while Sporting San Jose sit 3rd on 30 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
CS Cartagines's last 5: LDWDL Most recently they lost to Perez Zeledon 0–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Sporting San Jose's last 5: DDLDL Most recently they drew with Puntarenas FC 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Sporting San Jose 2–3 CS Cartagines.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.3 for CS Cartagines and 1.0 for Sporting San Jose. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: CS Cartagines 46%, draw 22%, Sporting San Jose 32%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.83.
Value angle: Sporting San Jose to win at 3.45 – 32% on our numbers against 29% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: CS Cartagines 1–1 Sporting San Jose. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CS Cartagines46%fair 2.18 · @2.00
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @3.25
Sporting San Jose32%fair 3.09 · @3.45
2.35Expected goals
1.31CS Cartagines xG
1.04Sporting San Jose xG
56%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–013%
0–110%
0–010%
2–19%
2–08%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.3 – 1.0 Sporting San Jose expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs Sporting San Jose?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs Sporting San Jose?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sporting San Jose 32%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs Sporting San Jose?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CS Cartagines vs Sporting San Jose?
Our predicted score is CS Cartagines 1–1 Sporting San Jose, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs Sporting San Jose?
CS Cartagines vs Sporting San Jose (Primera División) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 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.
