Cartaginés vs Municipal Liberia: match statistics
Cartaginés displays significantly better form in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and maintaining an impressive 50% clean sheets. The hosts have a positive goal difference (+5) at home and a higher average xG (1.67) compared to xG against (1.35), indicating their offensive advantage. Municipal Liberia performs poorly in away matches – only a 15% win rate, 54% losses, and a negative goal difference (-8). The visitors often fail to score on the road (46% FTS%), and their average goals conceded is as high as 1.54 per match. Despite Cartaginés' weaker recent form (1 win in the last 5 matches), the home advantage and head-to-head statistics speak in favor of the hosts. Considering all indicators, a Cartaginés victory is the most likely scenario, although a draw also remains in play due to the hosts' tendency to share points (29% draws at home).
Cartaginés vs Municipal Liberia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cartaginés played against Municipal Liberia in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Cartaginés has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Municipal Liberia has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cartaginés scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.74. Municipal Liberia scores 1.00 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 37% of Cartaginés's games and 44% of Municipal Liberia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 44%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cartaginés has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.50 per game. Cartaginés takes 12.8 shots per game, while Municipal Liberia takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Cartaginés leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Municipal Liberia leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cartaginés's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Municipal Liberia, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cartaginés displays significantly better form in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and maintaining an impressive 50% clean sheets. The hosts have a positive goal difference (+5) at home and a higher average xG (1.67) compared to xG against (1.35), indicating their offensive advantage. Municipal Liberia performs poorly in away matches – only a 15% win rate, 54% losses, and a negative goal difference (-8). The visitors often fail to score on the road (46% FTS%), and their average goals conceded is as high as 1.54 per match. Despite Cartaginés' weaker recent form (1 win in the last 5 matches), the home advantage and head-to-head statistics speak in favor of the hosts. Considering all indicators, a Cartaginés victory is the most likely scenario, although a draw also remains in play due to the hosts' tendency to share points (29% draws at home).
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Game stats
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 | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.27 |
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.
Cartaginés is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Cartaginés · 0.8 pts / game - Municipal Liberia
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.
Cartaginés is 80% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.74 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1.33 goals / game - Municipal Liberia
Cartaginés scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Municipal Liberia keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 meczów).
Municipal Liberia scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 48% (13 of 27 meczów).
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 - Municipal Liberia
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Municipal Liberia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Municipal Liberia
* 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 | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.74 | 2.43 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 49% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 47% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 68% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cartaginés's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Municipal Liberia. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cartaginés vs Municipal Liberia?
The Primera División FPD match finished Cartaginés 2:1 Municipal Liberia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cartaginés and Municipal Liberia?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cartaginés won 0, Municipal Liberia won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cartaginés vs Municipal Liberia?
Cartaginés score 1.00 goals per game on average and Municipal Liberia 1.00. The Primera División FPD average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Cartaginés's matches and 44% of Municipal Liberia's.
What form are Cartaginés and Municipal Liberia in?
Over the last 5 games Cartaginés have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Municipal Liberia 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cartaginés vs Municipal Liberia?
The statistical background for Cartaginés vs Municipal Liberia — 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.