Puntarenas FC vs CS Cartagines prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
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Value bet: CS Cartagines to win @ 2.62 – our chance 43% vs 38% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCS Cartagines to win ✓43% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 10.10
Puntarenas FC vs CS Cartagines preview and prediction
The match
The Primera División sees Puntarenas FC take on CS Cartagines on Sunday 6 September, kicking off at 23:00 (WAT) at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy. Puntarenas FC are 7th with 19 points from 16 games (in the bottom half), while CS Cartagines sit 2nd on 31 points (in the top four). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Puntarenas FC's last 5: WWLLD Most recently they beat San Carlos 2–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
CS Cartagines's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat CS Herediano 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
CS Cartagines arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 March 2026, finished CS Cartagines 3–2 Puntarenas FC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.2 for Puntarenas FC and 1.4 for CS Cartagines. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Puntarenas FC 34%, draw 23%, CS Cartagines 43%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.75.
Value angle: CS Cartagines to win at 2.62 – 43% on our numbers against 38% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.69, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Puntarenas FC 1–1 CS Cartagines. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Puntarenas FC34%fair 2.91 · @2.40
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @2.90
CS Cartagines43%fair 2.32 · @2.62
2.67Expected goals
1.24Puntarenas FC xG
1.43CS Cartagines xG
59%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–09%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Puntarenas FC 1.2 – 1.4 CS Cartagines expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Puntarenas FC vs CS Cartagines?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Puntarenas FC vs CS Cartagines?
On our numbers Puntarenas FC have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 23% and CS Cartagines 43%.
How many goals will there be in Puntarenas FC vs CS Cartagines?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Puntarenas FC vs CS Cartagines?
Our predicted score is Puntarenas FC 1–1 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Puntarenas FC vs CS Cartagines?
Puntarenas FC vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy.
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.
