CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano preview and prediction
The match
CS Herediano travel to face CS Cartagines in the Primera División on Sunday 30 August (18:00 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: WWWLD Most recently they beat FAS 2–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
CS Herediano's last 5: WLWLL Most recently they beat Antigua GFC 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
CS Cartagines arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 10 May 2026, finished CS Herediano 0–0 CS Cartagines. Across their last 4 meetings CS Cartagines have won 0, CS Herediano 3, with 1 draw and 1.3 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.6 for CS Cartagines and 1.3 for CS Herediano. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 55% and both teams to score at 57%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 57% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.76, so there is value in it. 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 Cartagines44%fair 2.29 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.23 · @2.80
CS Herediano33%fair 3.05 · @3.00
2.90Expected goals
1.57CS Cartagines xG
1.33CS Herediano xG
57%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.6 – 1.3 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 Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 24% and CS Herediano 33%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 57% 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 2.9 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 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.