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Herediano vs Cartagines - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Costa Rica
Primera Division Estadio Carlos Alvarado, Heredia 
AI Match Summary
Herediano host Cartagines in the Primera Division. Little to choose between these two on current form. Cartagines have shipped 1.1 goals a game lately, while Herediano have conceded 0.85 and scored 1.03. Past meetings favor Herediano slightly — 3-1-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 30, 2026, ending 1:0. Model xG sits at 1.25 vs 1.50, favoring Cartagines. AI prediction: Draw (X). Expect a competitive, tight affair.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Cartagines come out ahead of Herediano on wins alone.
- Win probability leans Herediano's way, sitting at 42%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Herediano | Cartagines |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | 31 |
| Wins | 16 | 18 |
| Draws | 5 | 5 |
| Losses | 12 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.03 | 1.81 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.85 | 1.1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Herediano scored in 64% of their last 33 games.
Defensive concern: Cartagines conceded in 74% of 31 recent games.
Herediano has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Games between these two average 1.20 goals.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Herediano
(Home)Cartagines
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saprissa | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 26:12 | 24 |
| 2 | Cartagines | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 23:14 | 24 |
| 3 | Sporting FC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22:18 | 21 |
| 4 | Alajuelense | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20:14 | 19 |
| 5 | San Carlos | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 13:14 | 19 |
| 6 | Inter San Carlos | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14:17 | 18 |
| 7 | Puntarenas FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:18 | 15 |
| 8 | Herediano | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12:16 | 11 |
| 9 | Escorpiones | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12:18 | 10 |
| 10 | Zeledon | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9:22 | 9 |
