San Carlos vs CS Cartagines preview and prediction
The match
The Primera División sees San Carlos take on CS Cartagines on Monday 21 September, kicking off at 02:00 (WAT). San Carlos are 5th with 26 points from 16 games (in the top half), while CS Cartagines sit 2nd on 31 points (in the top four).
Form guide
San Carlos's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Perez Zeledon 2–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.7 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
CS Cartagines's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Deportivo Saprissa 3–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
CS Cartagines arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 2.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 April 2026, finished CS Cartagines 2–1 San Carlos. Across their last 2 meetings San Carlos have won 0, CS Cartagines 1, with 1 draw and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.2 for San Carlos and 1.5 for CS Cartagines. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: San Carlos 33%, draw 22%, CS Cartagines 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 53% chance at odds of 1.83. Predicted score: San Carlos 1–1 CS Cartagines. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
San Carlos33%fair 3.03 · @2.80
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.00
CS Cartagines45%fair 2.24 · @2.25
2.67Expected goals
1.21San Carlos xG
1.46CS Cartagines xG
53%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
2–17%
0–27%
From our goals model: San Carlos 1.2 – 1.5 CS Cartagines expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.83.
Who will win San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
On our numbers San Carlos have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 22% and CS Cartagines 45%.
How many goals will there be in San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
Our predicted score is San Carlos 1–1 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
San Carlos vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Monday 21 September 2026 at 02:00 (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.
