Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 5 March the Primera División brings Puntarenas FC against San Carlos at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy. Kick-off: 02:00 WAT. In the table, Puntarenas FC are 7th, lower half, on 19 points after 16 matches; San Carlos are 5th (upper half) with 26.
Current form
San Carlos, last 3: DWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with CS Cartagines, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Puntarenas FC 1.4 xG, San Carlos 1.0 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Puntarenas FC 51%, draw 26%, San Carlos 22%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.95.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Puntarenas FC 1–0 San Carlos. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Puntarenas FC51%fair 1.95 · @1.62
Draw26%fair 3.78 · @3.50
San Carlos22%fair 4.49 · @5.10
2.40Expected goals
1.42Puntarenas FC xG
0.99San Carlos xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–113%
2–09%
0–09%
2–19%
0–19%
From our goals model: Puntarenas FC 1.4 – 1.0 San Carlos 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
Puntarenas FC to win✗
51%
1.95
1.62
Double chance
Puntarenas FC or draw✓
78%
1.29
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.91
1.95
Draw no bet
Puntarenas FC (draw no bet)
70%
1.43
–
Asian handicap
San Carlos +1 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Puntarenas FC to score first✗
54%
1.87
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.23
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Puntarenas FC / FT Puntarenas FC✗
28%
3.61
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.17
–
Recent results
Puntarenas FC – last 2
WW
1 Mar
vs LD Alajuelense
2–0
W
14 Feb
vs Perez Zeledon
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
San Carlos – last 3
DWW
2 Mar
vs CS Cartagines
1–1
D
23 Feb
vs CS Herediano
1–0
W
15 Feb
@ Guadalupe FC
4–3
W
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Puntarenas FC and San Carlos.
What is the prediction for Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
On our numbers Puntarenas FC have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 26% and San Carlos 22%.
How many goals will there be in Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
Our predicted score is Puntarenas FC 1–0 San Carlos, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos?
Puntarenas FC vs San Carlos (Primera División) kicks off on Thursday 5 March 2026 at 02:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy.
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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