Puntarenas vs Cartaginés Football Stats

📍 Primera Division, Costa Rica
🕒 Sunday 18th January, 00:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

Puntarenas sit 6th in the table after 18 games, averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home match this season. Cartaginés are 3rd after 20 games, averaging 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded on the road. Puntarenas have won 3/10 home games (30%) this season; Cartaginés have won 2/10 on the road (20%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Puntarenas have seen 3+ goals in only 30% of home fixtures; Cartaginés in 40% away. Puntarenas average 0.9 scored and 0.8 conceded at home, Cartaginés 1.1 and 1.6 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

Both sides have solid defensive records in context. Puntarenas have seen BTTS in only 30% of home games (3/10); Cartaginés in 40% away (4/10). At least one clean sheet looks likely.

Cartaginés are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 80% of away fixtures, 8/10). Puntarenas are lower at home (30%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Puntarenas have stayed under 3 goals in 70% of home games, Cartaginés in 60% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full Primera Division table for the 2025/2026 season, with Puntarenas (6th) and Cartaginés (3rd) 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 Deportivo Saprissa 44 24 10 10 78:50 +28 82
2 Alajuelense 40 21 11 8 66:34 +32 74
3 Herediano 40 21 8 11 52:34 +18 71
4 Municipal Liberia 40 17 11 12 46:46 0 62
5 Cartaginés A 40 17 10 13 47:37 +10 61
6 Sporting San José 36 9 11 16 31:40 -9 38
7 Pérez Zeledón 36 8 13 15 44:58 -14 37
8 Puntarenas H 36 8 13 15 44:50 -6 37
9 San Carlos 36 9 7 20 36:56 -20 34
10 Guadalupe 36 5 12 19 30:69 -39 27

Team Form

Cartaginés have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Puntarenas have been more solid at home (40% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Lost 4 (40%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Puntarenas (30% BTTS at home) and Cartaginés (40% BTTS away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches this season. A clean sheet for one side looks the more likely outcome.

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

Puntarenas have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 30% of home games, Cartaginés in 40% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

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

Goals Scored

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

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

Goal Totals

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 9 (0.9 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 8 (0.8 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

Cartaginés frequently reach high corner counts away from home (90%), while Puntarenas are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 3 (30%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Puntarenas have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Cartaginés have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Puntarenas (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Puntarenas and Cartaginés. 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 Oct 2025
Puntarenas
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Cartaginés
31 Aug 2025
Cartaginés
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Puntarenas
30 Mar 2025
Cartaginés
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Puntarenas
06 Mar 2025
Puntarenas
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Cartaginés
10 Nov 2024
Puntarenas
3 – 2 HT: 2-0
Cartaginés
01 Sep 2024
Cartaginés
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Puntarenas
11 May 2024
Puntarenas
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Cartaginés
09 Mar 2024
Cartaginés
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Puntarenas
08 Oct 2023
Puntarenas
0 – 4 HT: 0-2
Cartaginés
06 Aug 2023
Cartaginés
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Puntarenas

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Puntarenas vs Cartaginés 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

Puntarenas 2
Draw 3.25
Cartaginés 3.25

Half Time Result

Puntarenas 2.86
Draw 1.89
Cartaginés 4.43

Double Chance

Puntarenas or Draw 1.23
Puntarenas or Cartaginés 1.31
Draw or Cartaginés 1.67

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.9
No 1.98

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.41
Over 2.5 2.15
Over 3.5 4.22
Under 1.5 3.3
Under 2.5 1.66
Under 3.5 1.29

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.47
Over 1.5 3.29

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.17
Over 9.5 1.4
Over 10.5 1.96
Over 11.5 2.22

Puntarenas Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.4

Cartaginés Goals

Over 0.5 1.44
Over 1.5 3.25

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
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Puntarenas vs Cartaginés Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Puntarenas vs Cartaginés?

Under 2.5 Goals — Puntarenas have stayed under 3 goals in 70% of home games, Cartaginés in 60% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

Which team is likely to win, Puntarenas or Cartaginés?

Puntarenas have a slight form edge at home (30% wins) over Cartaginés on the road (20% wins) in Primera Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

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

Unlikely — Puntarenas (30% BTTS at home) and Cartaginés (40% away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches in Primera Division. A clean sheet for one side looks the more probable outcome.

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

Uncertain — Puntarenas have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 30% of home games, Cartaginés in 40% of away games in Primera Division. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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

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

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

Possibly — Cartaginés frequently reach high corner counts away (90%), while Puntarenas are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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