Value bet: Deportivo Saprissa to win @ 1.80 – our chance 60% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultDeportivo Saprissa to win ✓60% · @1.80
Double chanceDeportivo Saprissa or draw ✓80% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.06
Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Deportivo Saprissa welcome CS Cartagines for a Primera División fixture on Sunday 16 August (03:00 WAT). In the table, Deportivo Saprissa are 1st, leading the league, on 31 points after 16 matches; CS Cartagines are 2nd (among the top four) with 31. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Deportivo Saprissa, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Mixco, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.7 goals per game.
CS Cartagines, last 5: DWLDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with CD Motagua, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Deportivo Saprissa, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.5 for CS Cartagines.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Mar 2026) it ended CS Cartagines 2–1 Deportivo Saprissa.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Deportivo Saprissa 1.9 xG, CS Cartagines 1.0 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 53% for three or more goals, 60% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Deportivo Saprissa 60%, draw 21%, CS Cartagines 20%.
Lower-risk option: Deportivo Saprissa or draw (80%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.70.
Price worth noting: Deportivo Saprissa to win @1.80 – the bookmaker implies 56%, our ratings say 60%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Deportivo Saprissa 1–1 CS Cartagines. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Deportivo Saprissa60%fair 1.68 · @1.80
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.40
CS Cartagines20%fair 5.08 · @3.95
2.92Expected goals
1.92Deportivo Saprissa xG
1.00CS Cartagines xG
60%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–010%
1–110%
2–010%
2–110%
3–06%
3–16%
From our goals model: Deportivo Saprissa 1.9 – 1.0 CS Cartagines expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
On our numbers Deportivo Saprissa have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 21% and CS Cartagines 20%.
How many goals will there be in Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
Our predicted score is Deportivo Saprissa 1–1 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines?
Deportivo Saprissa vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 03:00 (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.
