CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CS Cartagines welcome CS Herediano for a Primera División fixture on Sunday 30 August (18:00 WAT). In the table, CS Cartagines are 2nd, among the top four, on 31 points after 16 matches; CS Herediano are 8th (in the drop zone) with 15. There are 16 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
CS Cartagines, last 5: WWWLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over FAS, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.5 a game lately.
CS Herediano, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Antigua GFC, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours CS Cartagines, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for CS Herediano.
Head to head
When they last met (10 May 2026) it ended CS Herediano 0–0 CS Cartagines. The last 4 head-to-heads: CS Cartagines 0 wins, CS Herediano 3, draws 1. Those games averaged 1.3 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CS Cartagines 1.6 xG, CS Herediano 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 55% and GG at 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CS Cartagines 43%, draw 24%, CS Herediano 32%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 1.85 – longer than our fair 1.76, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: CS Cartagines 1–1 CS Herediano. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CS Cartagines43%fair 2.32 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.08 · @2.80
CS Herediano32%fair 3.09 · @3.00
2.90Expected goals
1.57CS Cartagines xG
1.33CS Herediano xG
57%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.6 – 1.3 CS Herediano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 24% and CS Herediano 32%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
Our predicted score is CS Cartagines 1–1 CS Herediano, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano?
CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 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.
