Cartaginés vs Puntarenas — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Primera Division, Costa Rica
🕒 Sunday 8th March, 17:00 GMT

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Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Cartaginés hold a clear edge at home this season (6/10, 60%), while Puntarenas are less consistent on the road (2/10, 20%). The match may be competitive, but home advantage is meaningful here — see our Home Win stats.

Puntarenas have a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Cartaginés are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Both Cartaginés and Puntarenas frequently see both teams scoring (60% and 80% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (80% and 60%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Cartaginés have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Puntarenas in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Primera Division table for the 2025/2026 season, with Cartaginés (4th) and Puntarenas (5th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Primera Division 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Alajuelense 37 20 10 7 59:29 +30 70
2 Deportivo Saprissa 37 20 8 9 64:44 +20 68
3 Herediano 33 17 6 10 46:32 +14 57
4 Municipal Liberia 36 15 10 11 42:42 0 55
5 Cartaginés H 36 15 9 12 40:35 +5 54
6 Puntarenas A 33 8 13 12 40:40 0 37
7 Pérez Zeledón 33 8 12 13 43:55 -12 36
8 Sporting San José 33 8 10 15 29:38 -9 34
9 San Carlos 33 9 6 18 34:52 -18 33
10 Guadalupe 33 4 12 17 29:59 -30 24
11 Winner Semi-final 1 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
12 Winner Semi-final 2 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
13 3rd ranked 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
14 2nd ranked 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
15 1st ranked 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
16 4th ranked 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0

Team Form

Cartaginés hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Puntarenas have been less consistent on the road (20%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Lost 3 (30%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Cartaginés have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, Puntarenas in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Puntarenas regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Cartaginés are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Cartaginés have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Puntarenas in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 13 (1.3 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 11 (1.1 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)

Match Corners

Cartaginés regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Puntarenas are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Cartaginés have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Puntarenas have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Cartaginés (Home Form) Puntarenas (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Cartaginés and Puntarenas. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

18 Jan 2026
Puntarenas
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Cartaginés
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
18 Oct 2025
Puntarenas
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Cartaginés
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
31 Aug 2025
Cartaginés
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Puntarenas
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
30 Mar 2025
Cartaginés
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Puntarenas
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
06 Mar 2025
Puntarenas
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Cartaginés
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
10 Nov 2024
Puntarenas
3 – 2 HT: 2-0
Cartaginés
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
01 Sep 2024
Cartaginés
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Puntarenas
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11 May 2024
Puntarenas
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Cartaginés
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
09 Mar 2024
Cartaginés
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Puntarenas
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
08 Oct 2023
Puntarenas
0 – 4 HT: 0-2
Cartaginés
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Cartaginés vs Puntarenas across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Cartaginés 1.9
Draw 3.1
Puntarenas 4.6

Half Time Result

Cartaginés 2.65
Draw 2.15
Puntarenas 4.2

Double Chance

Cartaginés or Draw 1.2
Cartaginés or Puntarenas 1.43
Draw or Puntarenas 1.67

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.92
No 1.82

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.33
Over 2.5 2.32
Over 3.5 4.4
Under 1.5 3.15
Under 2.5 1.66
Under 3.5 1.26

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.42
Over 1.5 3

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.16
Over 9.5 1.53
Over 10.5 1.85
Over 11.5 2.32

Cartaginés Goals

Over 0.5 1.22
Over 1.5 2.18

Puntarenas Goals

Over 0.5 1.53
Over 1.5 3.75

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • FC Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart 16:30 BST | Bundesliga, Germany FC Bayern München have seen over 2.5 goals in 14/14 home matches this season · VfB Stuttgart have seen over 2.5 goals in 14/14 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    100% combined
  • Borussia Dortmund U19 vs Schalke 04 U19 10:00 BST | U19 Bundesliga, Germany Borussia Dortmund U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/10 home matches this season · Schalke 04 U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    90% combined
  • Sporting Cristal vs UTC Cajamarca 17:00 BST | Primera Division, Peru Sporting Cristal have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · UTC Cajamarca have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.7
    90% combined
  • Tainan City vs Tatung 08:30 BST | Taiwan Football Premier League, Taiwan Tainan City have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/7 home matches this season · Tatung have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/7 away matches this season · Odds: 1.57
    86% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.27
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Cartaginés vs Puntarenas Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Cartaginés vs Puntarenas?

Over 2.5 Goals — Cartaginés have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Puntarenas in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Cartaginés or Puntarenas?

Cartaginés hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in Primera Division this season, while Puntarenas have won only 20% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Cartaginés and Puntarenas?

Possibly — Puntarenas regularly see both teams score away (80%), while Cartaginés are lower at home (60%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Cartaginés and Puntarenas?

Possibly — Puntarenas regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Cartaginés are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Cartaginés or Puntarenas?

Puntarenas have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Cartaginés's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Cartaginés and Puntarenas?

Possibly — Cartaginés regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Puntarenas are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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