LD Alajuelense vs CS Cartagines: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CS Cartagines travel to face LD Alajuelense on Wednesday 4 March in the Primera División, with Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto the venue – the ball rolls at 03:00 WAT. In the table, LD Alajuelense are 4th, among the top four, on 29 points after 16 matches; CS Cartagines are 2nd (among the top four) with 31. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
LD Alajuelense, last 3: LLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Puntarenas FC, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
CS Cartagines, last 4: DLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with San Carlos, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours CS Cartagines, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.0 for LD Alajuelense.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give LD Alajuelense 1.5 xG, CS Cartagines 1.0 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – LD Alajuelense 54%, draw 25%, CS Cartagines 21%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: LD Alajuelense 1–0 CS Cartagines. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
LD Alajuelense54%fair 1.85 · @1.67
Draw25%fair 3.97 · @3.50
CS Cartagines21%fair 4.81 · @4.75
2.53Expected goals
1.54LD Alajuelense xG
0.99CS Cartagines xG
53%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
1–112%
2–09%
2–19%
0–08%
0–18%
From our goals model: LD Alajuelense 1.5 – 1.0 CS Cartagines expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
LD Alajuelense to win✓
54%
1.85
1.67
Double chance
LD Alajuelense or draw✓
79%
1.26
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.90
1.91
Draw no bet
LD Alajuelense (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.39
–
Asian handicap
CS Cartagines +1 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
First team to score
LD Alajuelense to score first✓
56%
1.78
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT LD Alajuelense / FT LD Alajuelense✓
30%
3.31
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.68
–
Recent results
LD Alajuelense – last 3
LLL
1 Mar
@ Puntarenas FC
0–2
L
22 Feb
@ Deportivo Saprissa
1–2
L
16 Feb
vs Sporting San Jose
1–2
L
0.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
CS Cartagines – last 4
DLWL
2 Mar
@ San Carlos
1–1
D
26 Feb
@ Vancouver Whitecaps
0–2
L
22 Feb
vs Municipal Liberia
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ CS Herediano
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between LD Alajuelense and CS Cartagines.
What is the prediction for LD Alajuelense vs CS Cartagines?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win LD Alajuelense vs CS Cartagines?
On our numbers LD Alajuelense have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 25% and CS Cartagines 21%.
How many goals will there be in LD Alajuelense vs CS Cartagines?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for LD Alajuelense vs CS Cartagines?
Our predicted score is LD Alajuelense 1–0 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is LD Alajuelense vs CS Cartagines?
LD Alajuelense vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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