Our Cartagines vs Puntarenas Prediction: 1-1
Cartagines vs Puntarenas in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cartagines's Last Match – Alajuelense vs Cartagines
Cartagines will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Costa Rica Primera Division loss to Alajuelense on March 4. In that match, Cartagines had 50% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alajuelense | 50% | 10 (5) | - | 45 |
Cartagines | 50% | 10 (4) | - | 86 |
Puntarenas's Last Match – Puntarenas vs AD San Carlos
Puntarenas will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Costa Rica Primera Division draw with AD San Carlos on March 5. In that match, Puntarenas controlled 51% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Puntarenas | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 37 |
AD San Carlos | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 39 |
Cartagines vs Puntarenas Stats
Key Stats
| Cartagines | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 1.39 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cartagines are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Puntarenas average 1.3 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Cartagines 6-15
Puntarenas 13-6
What are the odds for this match?
Cartagines to win: @2
Draw: @2.6
Puntarenas to win: @4.333



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