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Puntarenas FC vs Cartagines

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Primera Division 2025/2026 Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Angel Lito Perez Treacy
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Match Events

13' Event
Gonzalez Hernandez D.
22'
Rodriguez D.
37'
Flores L.

AI Match Summary

The Primera Division 2025/2026 game between Puntarenas FC and Cartagines finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Cartagines.

Win Probability Meter

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

4%
Puntarenas FC
6%
Draws
90%
Cartagines
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Cartagines

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Cartagines come out ahead of Puntarenas FC on wins alone.
  • Cartagines are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Regular Primera Division 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Puntarenas FC Clean Sheet 10%
Cartagines Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Puntarenas FC Cartagines
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 6 11
Draws 10 7
Losses 14 13
Goals Scored 1 2.13
Goals Conceded 1.63 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.63 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

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
Mar 30, 2025 Primera Division
Cartagines vs Puntarenas FC
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Puntarenas FC Compare

Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Cartagines Compare

Top Goalscorer Gonzalez Hernandez D.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Brenes E.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Puntarenas FC 10 / 100
Cartagines 95 / 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
Puntarenas FC Cartagines

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CSC Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Puntarenas FC found the back of the net in 70% of recent matches (30 games).

Defensive concern: Cartagines conceded in 71% of 31 recent games.

Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.

Puntarenas FC has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Puntarenas FC VS Cartagines
1 Goals Scored 2.13
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 50%

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