FC Cartagena vs Gimnastic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:45 WAT, Saturday 5 September: FC Cartagena v Gimnastic in the Primera División RFEF Group 2, played at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova. In the table, FC Cartagena are 8th, upper half, on 16 points after 11 matches; Gimnastic are 11th (lower half) with 15. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
FC Cartagena, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Algeciras, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Gimnastic, last 5: WLDDD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Zaragoza, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours FC Cartagena, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Gimnastic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Cartagena 1.6 xG, Gimnastic 1.4 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Cartagena 43%, draw 24%, Gimnastic 33%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 2.00.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (56%, odds 2.00 – longer than our fair 1.80, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Cartagena 1–1 Gimnastic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Cartagena43%fair 2.32 · @2.05
Draw24%fair 4.12 · @2.88
Gimnastic33%fair 3.07 · @3.40
3.00Expected goals
1.62FC Cartagena xG
1.38Gimnastic xG
56%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: FC Cartagena 1.6 – 1.4 Gimnastic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Cartagena to win✗
43%
2.32
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✗
76%
1.32
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.80
2.00 ▲
Draw no bet
FC Cartagena (draw no bet)
57%
1.76
–
Asian handicap
Gimnastic +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.23
–
First team to score
FC Cartagena to score first✗
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.53
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Cartagena / FT FC Cartagena✗
26%
3.87
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.10
–
Recent results
FC Cartagena – last 6
WLWLWD
29 Aug
@ Algeciras
3–1
W
19 Aug
@ Elche II
0–2
L
12 Aug
vs Orihuela
3–0
W
31 Jul
@ Johor Darul Takzim FC
0–2
L
8 May
vs Alcorcon
2–1
W
1 May
@ Algeciras
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Gimnastic – last 6
WLDDDL
30 Aug
vs Zaragoza
2–0
W
22 Aug
@ Espanyol II
0–3
L
13 Aug
vs Huesca
2–2
D
8 Aug
vs Girona
1–1
D
1 Aug
@ Olot
1–1
D
25 Jul
vs FC Andorra
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Cartagena and Gimnastic.
What is the prediction for FC Cartagena vs Gimnastic?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.00.
Who will win FC Cartagena vs Gimnastic?
On our numbers FC Cartagena have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Gimnastic 33%.
How many goals will there be in FC Cartagena vs Gimnastic?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Cartagena vs Gimnastic?
Our predicted score is FC Cartagena 1–1 Gimnastic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is FC Cartagena vs Gimnastic?
FC Cartagena vs Gimnastic (Primera División RFEF Group 2) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova.
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.
