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Primera División · Costa-Rica · Estadio Puente de Piedra
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Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines prediction & analysis

61%
Footrivo pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓

5/10Rating
1.75Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultSporting San Jose to win ✓44% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.15

Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines preview and prediction

The match

Sporting San Jose host CS Cartagines in the Primera División on Saturday 10 October, with kick-off at 03:00 (WAT) at Estadio Puente de Piedra. Sporting San Jose are 3rd with 30 points from 16 games (in the top four), while CS Cartagines sit 2nd on 31 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

Sporting San Jose's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Perez Zeledon 2–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

CS Cartagines's last 5: LWWDW Most recently they lost to San Carlos 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 8 August 2026, finished CS Cartagines 2–1 Sporting San Jose. Across their last 2 meetings Sporting San Jose have won 0, CS Cartagines 2, with 0 draws and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.6 for Sporting San Jose and 1.3 for CS Cartagines. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 61%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.64, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sporting San Jose 1–1 CS Cartagines. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Sporting San Jose44%fair 2.29 · @2.20
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @2.90
CS Cartagines34%fair 2.96 · @2.90
2.89Expected goals
1.56Sporting San Jose xG
1.33CS Cartagines xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%

From our goals model: Sporting San Jose 1.6 – 1.3 CS Cartagines expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultSporting San Jose to win ✓44%2.292.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77%1.291.33
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓61%1.641.75 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78%1.28–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓55%1.81–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗67%1.49–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗40%2.47–
Half-time / full-timeHT Sporting San Jose / FT Sporting San Jose ✓25%3.95–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9%11.15–

Form

Sporting San Jose – last 6

WWLWWW
19 Sep@ Perez Zeledon2–1W
13 Sepvs Deportivo Saprissa4–2W
7 Sep@ San Carlos0–1L
29 Augvs Inter San Carlos2–0W
23 Aug@ CS Herediano3–0W
18 Augvs Escorpiones Belén2–0W
2.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

CS Cartagines – last 6

LWWDWW
21 Sep@ San Carlos0–1L
17 Sepvs Deportivo Saprissa3–2W
14 Sepvs LD Alajuelense3–1W
10 Sep@ Deportivo Saprissa2–2D
6 Sep@ Puntarenas FC3–1W
30 Augvs CS Herediano1–0W
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

8 Aug 2026CS Cartagines v Sporting San Jose2–1
3 Apr 2026Sporting San Jose v CS Cartagines2–3
Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines head-to-head page →

Primera División table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Deportivo Saprissa161015+1631
2CS Cartagines161015+1231
3Sporting San Jose16934+730
4LD Alajuelense16853+1229
5San Carlos16826-226
6Inter San Carlos16556-620
7Puntarenas FC16547-619
8CS Herediano16439-515
9Escorpiones Belén164111-1213
10Perez Zeledon16259-1611

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.

Who will win Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?

On our numbers Sporting San Jose have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 23% and CS Cartagines 34%.

How many goals will there be in Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?

Our predicted score is Sporting San Jose 1–1 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.

When is Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines?

Sporting San Jose vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Puente de Piedra.

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.