CS Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CS Cartagines welcome Puntarenas FC for a Primera División fixture on Wednesday 14 October (01:00 WAT). In the table, CS Cartagines are 2nd, among the top four, on 31 points after 16 matches; Puntarenas FC are 7th (lower half) with 19. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
CS Cartagines, last 5: LLWWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Sporting San Jose, away. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Puntarenas FC, last 5: DWDLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with LD Alajuelense, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Sep 2026) it ended Puntarenas FC 1–3 CS Cartagines. The last 2 head-to-heads: CS Cartagines 2 wins, Puntarenas FC 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 4.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CS Cartagines 2.0 xG, Puntarenas FC 0.7 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 51%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CS Cartagines 69%, draw 21%, Puntarenas FC 10%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was CS Cartagines to win (69%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: CS Cartagines 2–0 Puntarenas FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CS Cartagines69%fair 1.45 · @1.40
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.80
Puntarenas FC10%fair 10.03 · @6.50
2.70Expected goals
2.04CS Cartagines xG
0.66Puntarenas FC xG
51%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–014%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 2.0 – 0.7 Puntarenas FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC?
Our pick is CS Cartagines to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Puntarenas FC 10%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CS Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC?
Our predicted score is CS Cartagines 2–0 Puntarenas FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC?
CS Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC (Primera División) kicks off on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 01:00 (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.
