Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa: match statistics
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Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cartaginés plays Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza.
Recent form
Cartaginés has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Deportivo Saprissa has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cartaginés scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.27. Deportivo Saprissa scores 2.00 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Cartaginés's games and 50% of Deportivo Saprissa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cartaginés has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.82 per game. Cartaginés takes 14.6 shots per game, while Deportivo Saprissa takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Cartaginés leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 1.27 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Saprissa leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.30 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cartaginés's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Deportivo Saprissa, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 2.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 71% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cartaginés | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Deportivo Saprissa is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1.1 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Cartaginés scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 games), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 games).
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cartaginés
Over / Under - Deportivo Saprissa
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo Saprissa is 53% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Cartaginés · 1.8 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cartaginés
Deportivo Saprissa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División FPD).
Teams vs league
| Cartaginés | Liga | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.27 | 2.52 | ▲ 3.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 42% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 91% | 77% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Cartaginés's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses against Deportivo Saprissa. Games average 2.86 goals, and both teams scored in 71% of them.
FAQ
When do Cartaginés and Deportivo Saprissa play?
Cartaginés face Deportivo Saprissa on October 18, 2026 in Primera División FPD at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cartaginés and Deportivo Saprissa?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Cartaginés won 2, Deportivo Saprissa won 4 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 71% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Cartaginés score 2.00 goals per game on average and Deportivo Saprissa 2.00. The Primera División FPD average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Cartaginés's matches and 50% of Deportivo Saprissa's.
What form are Cartaginés and Deportivo Saprissa in?
Over the last 5 games Cartaginés have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Deportivo Saprissa 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The statistical background for Cartaginés vs Deportivo Saprissa — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.