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 – Deportivo Saprissa vs Puntarenas
Puntarenas will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Costa Rica Primera Division stalemate against Deportivo Saprissa on January 14. In that match, Puntarenas saw 39% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deportivo Saprissa | 61% | 21 (9) | - | 75 |
 Puntarenas | 39% | 10 (4) | - | 45 |
Cartagines's Last Match – Cartagines vs Guadalupe FC
Cartagines must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Costa Rica Primera Division victory over Guadalupe FC in their last outing. In that match, Cartagines recorded 57% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cartagines | 57% | 10 (4) | - | 72 |
 Guadalupe FC | 43% | 11 (5) | - | 53 |
Puntarenas vs Cartagines Stats
Key Stats
| Puntarenas | Cartagines | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Puntarenas are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cartagines average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Puntarenas 13-11
Cartagines 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Puntarenas to win: @2.5
Draw: @2.875
Cartagines to win: @2.7
Herediano 
Cartagines 
Municipal Perez Zeledon 
Alajuelense 
Municipal Liberia 
Deportivo Saprissa 
Puntarenas 
Guadalupe FC 
AD San Carlos 
Sporting San Jose