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 – Vancouver Whitecaps vs Cartagines
Cartagines will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 CONCACAF Champions Cup loss to Vancouver Whitecaps on February 26. In that match, Cartagines had 32% possession and 2 attempts at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vancouver Whitecaps | 68% | 15 (5) | 0.09 | 67 |
Cartagines | 32% | 2 (0) | 0.03 | 53 |
Puntarenas's Last Match – Sporting San Jose vs Puntarenas
Puntarenas will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Costa Rica Primera Division victory over Sporting San Jose on February 22. In that match, Puntarenas controlled 46% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sporting San Jose | 54% | 9 (3) | - | 75 |
Puntarenas | 46% | 13 (8) | - | 60 |
Cartagines vs Puntarenas Stats
Key Stats
| Cartagines | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 1.37 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cartagines are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Puntarenas average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.



Vancouver Whitecaps
Cartagines
Sporting San Jose
Puntarenas
Herediano
Cartagines
AD San Carlos
Deportivo Saprissa
Puntarenas
Alajuelense
Municipal Perez Zeledon
Sporting San Jose
Guadalupe FC
Municipal Liberia