CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CS Cartagines welcome Deportivo Saprissa for a Primera División fixture on Sunday 15 March (18:00 WAT). In the table, CS Cartagines are 2nd, among the top four, on 31 points after 16 matches; Deportivo Saprissa are 1st (leading the league) with 31. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
CS Cartagines, last 5: WLDLW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Puntarenas FC, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Deportivo Saprissa, last 4: WLWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over CS Herediano, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Deportivo Saprissa, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.2 for CS Cartagines.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CS Cartagines 1.4 xG, Deportivo Saprissa 1.4 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CS Cartagines 34%, draw 26%, Deportivo Saprissa 39%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: CS Cartagines 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CS Cartagines34%fair 2.91 · @2.90
Draw26%fair 3.82 · @2.90
Deportivo Saprissa39%fair 2.53 · @2.20
2.72Expected goals
1.35CS Cartagines xG
1.37Deportivo Saprissa xG
57%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.4 – 1.4 Deportivo Saprissa 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
Deportivo Saprissa to win✗
39%
2.53
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.35
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.75
Draw no bet
Deportivo Saprissa (draw no bet)✗
53%
1.87
–
Asian handicap
CS Cartagines +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Deportivo Saprissa to score first✓
47%
2.12
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Deportivo Saprissa / FT Deportivo Saprissa✗
22%
4.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.97
–
Recent results
CS Cartagines – last 6
WLDLWL
8 Mar
vs Puntarenas FC
3–2
W
4 Mar
@ LD Alajuelense
0–2
L
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
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Deportivo Saprissa – last 4
WLWW
9 Mar
vs CS Herediano
2–1
W
6 Mar
vs Sporting San Jose
1–2
L
22 Feb
vs LD Alajuelense
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ Municipal Liberia
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between CS Cartagines and Deportivo Saprissa.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Deportivo Saprissa 39%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 57% 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 2.7 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time).
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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