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Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Primera Division Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza, Cartago
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
VS
12:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

Cartagines host Puntarenas FC in the Primera Division. Recent form is the clearest guide to this one. Cartagines have averaged 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded recently, against Puntarenas FC's 1.14 scored and 1.45 conceded. Past meetings favor Cartagines slightly — 3-0-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 6, 2026, ending 1:3. Model xG sits at 1.75 vs 0.94, favoring Cartagines. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Cartagines
20%
Draws
40%
Puntarenas FC
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

40% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Cartagines lately — more wins on the board than Puntarenas FC.
  • Model gives Cartagines a 40% chance of winning this.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Cartagines Clean Sheet 20%
Puntarenas FC Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cartagines Puntarenas FC
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 15 8
Draws 5 6
Losses 10 15
Goals Scored 1.7 1.14
Goals Conceded 1.2 1.45
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 0.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 6, 2026 Primera Division
Puntarenas FC vs Cartagines
1:3
Mar 8, 2026 Primera Division
Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC
3:2
Jan 18, 2026 Primera Division
Puntarenas FC vs Cartagines
0:2
Oct 18, 2025 Primera Division
Puntarenas FC vs Cartagines
1:1
Aug 31, 2025 Primera Division
Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Cartagines 40 / 100
Puntarenas FC 26 / 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 Puntarenas FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Cartagines Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Cartagines scored in 77% of their last 30 games.

Puntarenas FC let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 2.60 goals.

Recent resilience: Cartagines stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Cartagines VS Puntarenas FC
2.38 Goals Scored 0.88
1 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 38%
63% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Cartagines

(Home)
21 Sept
San Carlos
1 : 0
Cartagines
17 Sept
Cartagines
3 : 2
Saprissa
14 Sept
Cartagines
3 : 1
Alajuelense
10 Sept
Saprissa
2 : 2
Cartagines
06 Sept
Puntarenas FC
1 : 3
Cartagines
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Puntarenas FC

(Away)
19 Sept
Puntarenas FC
1 : 0
Escorpiones
12 Sept
Inter San Carlos
1 : 1
Puntarenas FC
06 Sept
Puntarenas FC
1 : 3
Cartagines
30 Aug
San Carlos
1 : 2
Puntarenas FC
22 Aug
Puntarenas FC
1 : 0
Zeledon
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Saprissa 9 7 0 2 20:10 21
2 Sporting FC 10 6 2 2 19:9 20
3 Cartagines 10 6 0 4 19:13 18
4 San Carlos 9 5 0 4 8:9 15
5 Alajuelense 9 4 2 3 15:10 14
6 Inter San Carlos 9 4 2 3 9:12 14
7 Puntarenas FC 9 3 2 4 8:13 11
8 Zeledon 9 2 2 5 7:14 8
9 Herediano 9 2 1 6 8:14 7
10 Escorpiones 9 1 1 7 6:15 4
Promotion - Primera Division (Apertura - Play Offs)