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Cartagines vs Herediano

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Primera Division 2025/2026 Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza, Cartago
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Match Events

19'
Juarez E.
29'
Flores L.
33'
Leal R.

AI Match Summary

The Primera Division 2025/2026 game between Cartagines and Herediano finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Herediano.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

60%
Cartagines
22%
Draws
18%
Herediano
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Cartagines

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Cartagines haven't matched Herediano's recent run of results.
  • Cartagines are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • Regular Primera Division 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Herediano have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 44%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%
Cartagines Clean Sheet 68%
Herediano Clean Sheet 17%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cartagines Herediano
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 12 18
Draws 7 4
Losses 12 7
Goals Scored 1.38 1
Goals Conceded 0.75 0.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 0.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 10, 2026 Primera Division
Herediano vs Cartagines
0:0
May 3, 2026 Primera Division
Cartagines vs Herediano
0:1
Apr 11, 2026 Primera Division
Cartagines vs Herediano
1:2
Feb 15, 2026 Primera Division
Herediano vs Cartagines
1:0
Oct 26, 2025 Primera Division
Herediano vs Cartagines
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Cartagines Compare

Top Goalscorer Lopez D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Herediano Compare

Top Goalscorer Hernandez M.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Cartagines 68 / 100
Herediano 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Cartagines Herediano

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CSC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Cartagines scored in 68% of their last 31 outings.

H2H data points to 1.60 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Cartagines remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Defensive concern: Herediano conceded in 45% of 29 recent games.

Scoring Trends

Cartagines VS Herediano
1.38 Goals Scored 1
0.75 Goals Conceded 0.38
50% Over 1.5 38%
50% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Cartagines

(Home)
25 Jul
Cartagines
3 : 1
Inter San Carlos
10 May
Herediano
0 : 0
Cartagines
03 May
Cartagines
0 : 1
Herediano
26 Apr
Guadalupe
0 : 5
Cartagines
22 Apr
Cartagines
2 : 1
San Carlos
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Herediano

(Away)
24 Jul
Herediano
1 : 1
Puntarenas FC
18 Jul
Herediano
1 : 0
Saprissa
12 Jul
Alajuelense
0 : 1
Herediano
17 May
Herediano
2 : 0
Saprissa
14 May
Saprissa
2 : 1
Herediano
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Herediano18122426:1038
2Saprissa18104434:1934
3Liberia18103524:1833
4Cartagines18102626:2032
5Alajuelense1875628:2026
6Sporting FC1864816:2122
7San Carlos1863921:2521
8Puntarenas FC18441022:2916
9Zeledon1828819:3014
10Guadalupe18351013:3714
Promotion - Primera Division 2025/2026 (Clausura - Play Offs)
Promotion - Primera Division 2025/2026 (Clausura - Play Offs)