Puntarenas vs Cartagines Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Puntarenas vs Cartagines Prediction: 1-1

Puntarenas vs Cartagines in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.

This Puntarenas 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

Puntarenas's Last Match – Puntarenas vs Guadalupe FC

Puntarenas will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-0 Costa Rica Primera Division triumph against Guadalupe FC on December 6. In that match, Puntarenas saw 49% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Puntarenas	49%	12 (5)	-	28
Guadalupe FC	51%	6 (3)	-	24

Cartagines's Last Match – Deportivo Saprissa vs Cartagines

Cartagines must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Costa Rica Primera Division defeat against Deportivo Saprissa on December 14. In that match, Cartagines recorded 60% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Deportivo Saprissa	40%	7 (5)	-	52
Cartagines	60%	12 (5)	-	60

Puntarenas vs Cartagines Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Puntarenas are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Cartagines average 1.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.

Puntarenas Fixtures

Cartagines Fixtures