Municipal Liberia v CS Cartagines Prediction & Expected Goals (18 Apr) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultMunicipal Liberia to win ✓39% · @2.20

Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.25

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.80

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓75% · @1.25

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.48

Municipal Liberia vs CS Cartagines: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

CS Cartagines travel to face Municipal Liberia on Saturday 18 April in the Primera División, with Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceno the venue – the ball rolls at 03:00 WAT.

Current form

Municipal Liberia, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 5–1 win over San Carlos, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.

CS Cartagines, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to CS Herediano, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Municipal Liberia, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.7 for CS Cartagines.

Head to head

When they last met (22 Feb 2026) it ended CS Cartagines 2–1 Municipal Liberia.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Municipal Liberia 1.2 xG, CS Cartagines 1.3 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 57%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Municipal Liberia 39%, draw 26%, CS Cartagines 35%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.80.

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: Municipal Liberia 1–1 CS Cartagines. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Municipal Liberia39%fair 2.54 · @2.20

Draw26%fair 3.86 · @3.20

CS Cartagines35%fair 2.88 · @3.00

2.50Expected goals

1.25Municipal Liberia xG

1.25CS Cartagines xG

57%Both score

45%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–113%

0–110%

1–010%

0–08%

1–28%

2–18%

From our goals model: Municipal Liberia 1.2 – 1.3 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	Municipal Liberia to win ✓	39%	2.54	2.20
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	74%	1.35	1.25
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	57%	1.75	1.80
Draw no bet	Municipal Liberia (draw no bet) ✓	53%	1.88	–
Asian handicap	Municipal Liberia +0.5 (Asian handicap) ✓	63%	1.58	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	70%	1.43	1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	55%	1.83	1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	75%	1.33	1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	89%	1.12	–
First team to score	CS Cartagines to score first ✗	46%	2.18	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	44%	2.27	–
Half-time / full-time	HT CS Cartagines / FT CS Cartagines ✗	21%	4.79	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	8%	12.48	–

Municipal Liberia – last 6

WDWWWD

7 Apr	vs San Carlos	5–1	W
26 Mar	vs Deportivo Saprissa	1–1	D
21 Mar	@ Puntarenas FC	1–0	W
15 Mar	@ CS Herediano	2–1	W
10 Mar	vs Guadalupe FC	1–0	W
4 Mar	@ Perez Zeledon	1–1	D

1.8Scored / game

0.7Conceded / game

67%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

CS Cartagines – last 6

LWWWLD

11 Apr	vs CS Herediano	1–2	L
3 Apr	@ Sporting San Jose	3–2	W
15 Mar	vs Deportivo Saprissa	2–1	W
8 Mar	vs Puntarenas FC	3–2	W
4 Mar	@ LD Alajuelense	0–2	L
2 Mar	@ San Carlos	1–1	D

1.7Scored / game

1.7Conceded / game

83%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Primera División table

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Deportivo Saprissa	16	10	1	5	+16	31
2	CS Cartagines	16	10	1	5	+12	31
3	Sporting San Jose	16	9	3	4	+7	30
4	LD Alajuelense	16	8	5	3	+12	29
5	San Carlos	16	8	2	6	-2	26
6	Inter San Carlos	16	5	5	6	-6	20
7	Puntarenas FC	16	5	4	7	-6	19
8	CS Herediano	16	4	3	9	-5	15
9	Escorpiones Belén	16	4	1	11	-12	13
10	Perez Zeledon	16	2	5	9	-16	11

Team

Pts

+16

+12

+12

-2

-6

-6

-5

-12

-16

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Municipal Liberia vs CS Cartagines?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win Municipal Liberia vs CS Cartagines?

On our numbers Municipal Liberia have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 26% and CS Cartagines 35%.

How many goals will there be in Municipal Liberia vs CS Cartagines?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Municipal Liberia vs CS Cartagines?

Our predicted score is Municipal Liberia 1–1 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is Municipal Liberia vs CS Cartagines?

Municipal Liberia vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceno.

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.

Municipal Liberia v CS Cartagines: numbers & prediction