Value bet: Deportivo Saprissa to win @ 1.80 – our chance 61% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓61% · @1.80
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✓81% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.05
Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines preview and prediction
The match
The Primera División sees Deportivo Saprissa take on CS Cartagines on Sunday 16 August, kicking off at 03:00 (WAT). Deportivo Saprissa are 1st with 31 points from 16 games (top of the table), while CS Cartagines sit 2nd on 31 points (in the top four). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Deportivo Saprissa's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Mixco 3–0 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
CS Cartagines's last 5: DWLDW Most recently they drew with CD Motagua 1–1 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Deportivo Saprissa arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 March 2026, finished CS Cartagines 2–1 Deportivo Saprissa.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.9 for Deportivo Saprissa and 1.0 for CS Cartagines. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations.
Safer route: Deportivo Saprissa or draw (81%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.70.
Value angle: Deportivo Saprissa to win at 1.80 – 61% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Deportivo Saprissa 1–1 CS Cartagines. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Deportivo Saprissa61%fair 1.65 · @1.80
Draw20%fair 4.99 · @3.40
CS Cartagines19%fair 5.19 · @3.95
2.92Expected goals
1.94Deportivo Saprissa xG
0.98CS Cartagines xG
60%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–010%
1–110%
2–010%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Deportivo Saprissa 1.9 – 1.0 CS Cartagines expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
On our numbers Deportivo Saprissa have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 20% and CS Cartagines 19%.
How many goals will there be in Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
Our predicted score is Deportivo Saprissa 1–1 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 16 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.
