San Carlos vs CS Cartagines: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 21 September the Primera División brings San Carlos against CS Cartagines. Kick-off: 02:00 WAT. In the table, San Carlos are 5th, upper half, on 26 points after 16 matches; CS Cartagines are 2nd (among the top four) with 31.
Current form
San Carlos, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Perez Zeledon, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
CS Cartagines, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Deportivo Saprissa, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Momentum favours CS Cartagines, collecting 2.7 points per game to 2.0 for San Carlos.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Apr 2026) it ended CS Cartagines 2–1 San Carlos. The last 2 head-to-heads: San Carlos 0 wins, CS Cartagines 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give San Carlos 1.2 xG, CS Cartagines 1.5 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – San Carlos 33%, draw 23%, CS Cartagines 44%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (53%, odds 1.83). Most likely score in line with that pick: San Carlos 1–1 CS Cartagines. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
San Carlos33%fair 3.04 · @2.80
Draw23%fair 4.33 · @3.00
CS Cartagines44%fair 2.27 · @2.25
2.67Expected goals
1.21San Carlos xG
1.46CS Cartagines xG
53%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
2–17%
0–27%
From our goals model: San Carlos 1.2 – 1.5 CS Cartagines expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.83.
Who will win San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
On our numbers San Carlos have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 23% and CS Cartagines 44%.
How many goals will there be in San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
Our predicted score is San Carlos 1–1 CS Cartagines, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
San Carlos vs CS Cartagines (Primera División) kicks off on Monday 21 September 2026 at 02:00 (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.
