Our Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines Prediction: 1-1
Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 25, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Deportivo Saprissa's Last Match – Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-3 Costa Rica Primera Division defeat against Alajuelense on December 21.
Cartagines's Last Match – Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines
Cartagines must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Costa Rica Primera Division defeat against Deportivo Saprissa on December 14 and regain momentum. In that match, Cartagines recorded 60% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deportivo Saprissa | 40% | 7 (5) | - | 52 |
 Cartagines | 60% | 12 (5) | - | 60 |
Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines Stats
Key Stats
| Deportivo Saprissa | Cartagines | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.59 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Deportivo Saprissa are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cartagines average 1.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
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