Good pick · fair odds 1.66 · bookmaker 1.75 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Picks by market
ResultCS Cartagines to win ✓40% · @2.45
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.79
CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CS Cartagines welcome Deportivo Saprissa for a Primera División fixture on Sunday 18 October (18:00 WAT). In the table, CS Cartagines are 2nd, among the top four, on 31 points after 16 matches; Deportivo Saprissa are 1st (leading the league) with 31. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
CS Cartagines, last 5: WLLWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Puntarenas FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Deportivo Saprissa, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 6–0 win over Sporting San Jose, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours CS Cartagines, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Deportivo Saprissa.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Sep 2026) it ended CS Cartagines 3–2 Deportivo Saprissa. The last 4 head-to-heads: CS Cartagines 2 wins, Deportivo Saprissa 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 4.3 goals and saw GG land 4 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CS Cartagines 1.7 xG, Deportivo Saprissa 1.6 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 64% and GG at 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CS Cartagines 40%, draw 24%, Deportivo Saprissa 36%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (60%, odds 1.75 – longer than our fair 1.66, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: CS Cartagines 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CS Cartagines40%fair 2.51 · @2.45
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @2.90
Deportivo Saprissa36%fair 2.77 · @2.60
3.32Expected goals
1.70CS Cartagines xG
1.62Deportivo Saprissa xG
60%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.7 – 1.6 Deportivo Saprissa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Deportivo Saprissa 36%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our predicted score is CS Cartagines 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 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.
