CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa preview and prediction
The match
Deportivo Saprissa travel to face CS Cartagines in the Concacaf Central American Cup on Thursday 17 September (01:30 WAT).
Form guide
CS Cartagines's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat LD Alajuelense 3–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Deportivo Saprissa's last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to Sporting San Jose 2–4 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
CS Cartagines arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 10 September 2026, finished Deportivo Saprissa 2–2 CS Cartagines. Across their last 3 meetings CS Cartagines have won 1, Deportivo Saprissa 1, with 1 draw and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 3 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.6 for CS Cartagines and 1.4 for Deportivo Saprissa. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 58% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 58% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.74, so there is value in it. Predicted score: CS Cartagines 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CS Cartagines41%fair 2.46 · @2.15
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @2.88
Deportivo Saprissa34%fair 2.94 · @3.10
3.00Expected goals
1.58CS Cartagines xG
1.42Deportivo Saprissa xG
58%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.6 – 1.4 Deportivo Saprissa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Deportivo Saprissa 34%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our predicted score is CS Cartagines 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa (Concacaf Central American Cup) kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 01:30 (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.
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