Our Sporting San Jose vs Cartagines Prediction: 1-1
Sporting San Jose vs Cartagines in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Sporting San Jose 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
Sporting San Jose's Last Match – Puntarenas vs Sporting San Jose
Sporting San Jose must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Costa Rica Cup draw against Puntarenas on March 29. In that match, Sporting San Jose had 38% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Puntarenas | 62% | 0 (5) | - | 58 |
 Sporting San Jose | 38% | 0 (6) | - | 45 |
Cartagines's Last Match – Municipal Perez Zeledon vs Cartagines
Cartagines will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 Costa Rica Primera Division defeat against Municipal Perez Zeledon on March 22. In that match, Cartagines saw 47% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Municipal Perez Zeledon | 53% | 17 (11) | - | 69 |
 Cartagines | 47% | 8 (2) | - | 45 |
Sporting San Jose vs Cartagines Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting San Jose | Cartagines | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting San Jose are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cartagines average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Sporting San Jose 13-10
Cartagines 10-15
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting San Jose to win: @2
Draw: @3.2
Cartagines to win: @3.5
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