CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Deportivo Saprissa travel to face CS Cartagines on Thursday 17 September in the Concacaf Central American Cup – the ball rolls at 01:30 WAT.
Current form
CS Cartagines, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over LD Alajuelense, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Deportivo Saprissa, last 5: LDWWL Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Sporting San Jose, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours CS Cartagines, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.2 for Deportivo Saprissa.
Head to head
When they last met (10 Sep 2026) it ended Deportivo Saprissa 2–2 CS Cartagines. The last 3 head-to-heads: CS Cartagines 1 win, Deportivo Saprissa 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 4.0 goals and saw GG land 3 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CS Cartagines 1.6 xG, Deportivo Saprissa 1.4 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 58% for three or more goals, 57% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CS Cartagines 42%, draw 24%, Deportivo Saprissa 34%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.95.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 1.95 – longer than our fair 1.74, 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 Cartagines42%fair 2.41 · @2.15
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @2.88
Deportivo Saprissa34%fair 2.92 · @3.10
3.00Expected goals
1.58CS Cartagines xG
1.42Deportivo Saprissa xG
57%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: CS Cartagines 1.6 – 1.4 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 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers CS Cartagines have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Deportivo Saprissa 34%.
How many goals will there be in CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 57% 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 3.0 goals in total.
When is CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa (Concacaf Central American Cup) kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 01:30 (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.