CS Cartagines vs LD Alajuelense prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCS Cartagines to win ✓41% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 11.13
CS Cartagines vs LD Alajuelense preview and prediction
The match
LD Alajuelense travel to face CS Cartagines in the Primera División on Monday 14 September (01:00 WAT). CS Cartagines are 2nd with 31 points from 16 games (in the top four), while LD Alajuelense sit 4th on 29 points (in the top four). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
CS Cartagines's last 5: DWWWW Most recently they drew with Deportivo Saprissa 2–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
LD Alajuelense's last 5: DLDWL Most recently they drew with CD Marathon 2–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
CS Cartagines arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 March 2026, finished LD Alajuelense 2–0 CS Cartagines.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.5 for CS Cartagines and 1.3 for LD Alajuelense. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 61%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.63, so there is value in it. Predicted score: CS Cartagines 1–1 LD Alajuelense. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CS Cartagines41%fair 2.44 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.00
LD Alajuelense35%fair 2.88 · @2.90
2.79Expected goals
1.46CS Cartagines xG
1.33LD Alajuelense xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.5 – 1.3 LD Alajuelense expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs LD Alajuelense?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs LD Alajuelense?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 24% and LD Alajuelense 35%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs LD Alajuelense?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CS Cartagines vs LD Alajuelense?
Our predicted score is CS Cartagines 1–1 LD Alajuelense, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs LD Alajuelense?
CS Cartagines vs LD Alajuelense (Primera División) kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 01:00 (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.
