Cartagines vs Puntarenas Prediction 8 March 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Cartagines and Puntarenas. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 17:00 8 March. The tournament match will take place at the Jose Rafael Fello Meza Ivankovich stadium in the city of Cartago. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Puntarenas):

    • ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
    • fouls: 11 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 5.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Cartagines and Puntarenas:

    • played 17 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 6, draws - 5;
    • number of goals - 17 against 16;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.65, in the 2nd half - 1.29;
    • average total goals in the match - 1.94.

    Head-to-head statistics Cartagines - Puntarenas

    39%
    7 Wins
    28%
    5 Draws
    33%
    6 Wins
    Total games
    18
    Total Goals Avg
    2.11
    Both teams scored
    39%
    1.11
    Total average
    1
    1.22
    Yellow cards
    1.17
    Last matches
    08.03.26
    Primera Division
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    1
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    1
    -
    -
    3
    6
    13
    12
    2
    3
    3
    2
    1
    0
    2
    2
    -
    -
    3
    6
    13
    12
    2
    3
    18.01.26
    Primera Division
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    -
    -
    8
    2
    11
    11
    3
    4
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    8
    2
    11
    11
    3
    4
    18.10.25
    Primera Division
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    -
    -
    3
    4
    5
    10
    2
    4
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    5
    10
    2
    4
    31.08.25
    Primera Division
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    -
    -
    4
    2
    -
    -
    1
    4
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    2
    -
    -
    1
    4
    30.03.25
    Primera Division
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    1
    0
    0
    10
    10
    0
    0
    2
    3
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    10
    10
    0
    0
    2
    3
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    Cartagines Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 4 March 2026 as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, away team - Cartagines). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here's the game statistics (Cartagines vs Liga Deportiva Alajuelense):

    • ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
    • corner kicks: 11 vs 4;
    • fouls: 14 vs 17;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 5.

    📊However, to understand the overall picture, let's evaluate the performance over the last ten matches. During this period, Cartagines delighted their fans with 2 victories, settled for a draw in 2 matches, and lost 6 times.

    ⚽Regarding goals over a similar stretch of 10 matches, the average number of goals scored stands at 0.6, the average number of goals in the last 10 home performances is 0.8, and the average number of goals conceded is 1.5.

    Match Results: Cartagines

    Last matches
    30.08.26
    Primera Division
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    Herediano
    Herediano
    -
    -
    4
    5
    14
    13
    3
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    14
    13
    3
    2
    W
    26.08.26
    CONCACAF Central American Cup
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    CD FAS
    CD FAS
    -
    -
    5
    9
    16
    7
    3
    3
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    5
    9
    16
    7
    3
    3
    W
    22.08.26
    Primera Division
    Escorpiones Belen
    Escorpiones Belen
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    1
    -
    -
    3
    9
    8
    3
    2
    5
    1
    4
    1
    1
    0
    3
    -
    -
    3
    9
    8
    3
    2
    5
    W
    19.08.26
    CONCACAF Central American Cup
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    Hankook Verdes
    Hankook Verdes
    -
    -
    15
    3
    13
    8
    0
    3
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    15
    3
    13
    8
    0
    3
    W
    16.08.26
    Primera Division
    Deportivo Saprissa
    Deportivo Saprissa
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    -
    -
    4
    6
    16
    13
    2
    5
    3
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    6
    16
    13
    2
    5
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    Puntarenas Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 5 March 2026 as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Puntarenas, away - San Carlos). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here are the match stats (Puntarenas vs San Carlos):

    • ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
    • fouls: 15 vs 22;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.

    📊For now, let's look at the team's statistics based on the last 10 matches in the calendar. During this time, the team Puntarenas gifted its fans with 5 victories, played to a draw 2 times, and finished 3 games with a defeat.

    ⚽Overall, the indicators speak for themselves, but let's also assess the effectiveness during this time. The figures are as follows:

    • total number of goals - 13;
    • average goals scored - 1.3;
    • average goals conceded - 0.6.

    Match Results: Puntarenas

    Last matches
    30.08.26
    Primera Division
    San Carlos
    San Carlos
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    -
    -
    2
    5
    -
    -
    1
    5
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    2
    5
    -
    -
    1
    5
    W
    22.08.26
    Primera Division
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    Perez Zeledon
    Perez Zeledon
    -
    -
    8
    2
    21
    17
    6
    6
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    8
    2
    21
    17
    6
    6
    W
    15.08.26
    Primera Division
    Liga Deportiva Alajuelense
    Liga Deportiva Alajuelense
    1
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    -
    -
    6
    8
    13
    13
    2
    3
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    8
    13
    13
    2
    3
    L
    09.08.26
    Primera Division
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    Deportivo Saprissa
    Deportivo Saprissa
    -
    -
    4
    4
    12
    19
    4
    1
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    4
    4
    12
    19
    4
    1
    L
    01.08.26
    Primera Division
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    Sporting San Jose
    Sporting San Jose
    -
    -
    6
    2
    8
    9
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    6
    2
    8
    9
    2
    2
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 17;
    • home team wins - 6, away team wins - 6, draws - 5.
    Trends
    • Puntarenas have not lost in last 6 games.
    👉Prediction: Puntarenas will not lose (odds: 1.8)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 0.94;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.94;
    • both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 2.

    Statistics: Cartagines vs Puntarenas

    • average total in the tournament: 1.8 vs 2.29;
    • average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.21;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.4 vs 0.54;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.6 vs 0.68;
    • Cartagines: average total at home in the tournament -  1.13;
    • Puntarenas: average total away in the tournament - 1.43;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.8) vs 1.3 (away - 1.4).
    Trends
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Puntarenas away games (Primera Division).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Over (1,5) (odds: 1.38)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 17;
    • both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 2 times.
    Trends
    • Puntarenas have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (Primera Division).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.96)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (18/144, 12.5%), 1:1 (18/144, 12.5%);
    • Cartagines at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 2:1 (3/15, 20%);
    • Puntarenas away most often play: 1:1 (3/14, 21.4%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 14.18% (odds 5.5)
    1:0 - 13.23% (odds 6)
    0:0 - 12.39% (odds 6)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Puntarenas have not lost in last 6 games.

    Puntarenas will not lose
    Published: 06/03/2026, 17:25

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    Betting Tips: Cartagines - Puntarenas

    Puntarenas have not lost:
    fc-puntarenasin last 6 games.
    Puntarenas will not lose
    Everygame
    -133
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    cs-cartaginesin last 19 Cartagines home games (Primera Division).
    cs-cartaginesin last 18 Cartagines home games.
    cs-cartaginesin 17 of last 18 Cartagines games.
    cs-cartaginesin last 14 Cartagines games (Primera Division).
    fc-puntarenasin 10 of last 11 Puntarenas games.
    fc-puntarenasin 8 of last 9 Puntarenas games (Primera Division).
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -455
    Puntarenas have conceded:
    fc-puntarenasin 12 of last 13 away games.
    fc-puntarenasin last 7 away games (Primera Division).
    Cartagines will score goal
    Everygame
    -500
    Cartagines have scored under 1.5 goals:
    cs-cartaginesin 11 of last 12 games.
    cs-cartaginesin 7 of last 8 games (Primera Division).
    Cartagines Total goals Under (1,5)
    Everygame
    -175
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    Cartagines - Puntarenas Table position

    Apertura
    gWDLGDPForm
    2.
    Deportivo Saprissa
    Deportivo Saprissa
    18104432-2034
    3.
    Cartagines
    Cartagines
    1877419-1228
    4.
    Municipal Liberia
    Municipal Liberia
    1876520-2127
    6.
    Perez Zeledon
    Perez Zeledon
    1865725-2823
    7.
    Puntarenas
    Puntarenas
    1849522-2121
    8.
    Sporting San Jose
    Sporting San Jose
    1837815-1916

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    2 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 5
    10 matches
    Scored - 20
    Conceded - 9
    +11
    -7
    13 - Scored
    20 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    2
    2
    Draws
    3
    2
    Loses
    5
    Goal difference
    20
    Scored
    13
    9
    Conceded
    20
    2.9
    Match goals average
    3.3
    2
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.3
    0.9
    Goals conceded per match on average
    2
    6
    Both teams scored
    8
    45'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    69'
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