Cartaginés vs Puntarenas: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates very balanced chances for both teams. Cartaginés displays solid home form with 53% of home matches won and an impressive 47% clean sheet record, however, their last five overall matches have yielded only 1 point per game (DWLDL), signaling a drop in form. Puntarenas is in clearly better form with a WWWWD streak and as many as 2.6 points per game in their last five matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding just 1 goal. However, the visitors have a weaker away record (29% wins, 43% draws), which balances out their form advantage. Considering the home advantage of the hosts and the excellent current form of the visitors, the most likely scenario seems to be a draw, although a slight statistical edge belongs to Cartaginés due to the home field advantage.
Cartaginés vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cartaginés played against Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Cartaginés has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Puntarenas has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cartaginés scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.80. Puntarenas scores 1.25 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.38 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Cartaginés's games and 50% of Puntarenas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 46%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cartaginés has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.47 per game. Cartaginés takes 12.6 shots per game, while Puntarenas takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Cartaginés leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Puntarenas leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cartaginés's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Puntarenas, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.38 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
Statistical analysis indicates very balanced chances for both teams. Cartaginés displays solid home form with 53% of home matches won and an impressive 47% clean sheet record, however, their last five overall matches have yielded only 1 point per game (DWLDL), signaling a drop in form. Puntarenas is in clearly better form with a WWWWD streak and as many as 2.6 points per game in their last five matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding just 1 goal. However, the visitors have a weaker away record (29% wins, 43% draws), which balances out their form advantage. Considering the home advantage of the hosts and the excellent current form of the visitors, the most likely scenario seems to be a draw, although a slight statistical edge belongs to Cartaginés due to the home field advantage.
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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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.32 |
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.
Puntarenas is 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Cartaginés · 2.6 pts / game - Puntarenas
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.
Puntarenas is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1.25 goals / game - Puntarenas
Cartaginés is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1.04 goals / game - Puntarenas
Cartaginés scores in 67% of games (20 of 30 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 meczów).
Puntarenas scores in 68% of games (19 of 28 meczów), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 43% (13 of 30 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 - Puntarenas
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.
Puntarenas is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - Cartaginés · 1.54 pts / game - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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
Puntarenas
* 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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.80 | 2.38 | • 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 44% | ▲ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 32% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 69% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 71% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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: 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses against Puntarenas. Games average 1.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cartaginés vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished Cartaginés 3:2 Puntarenas. 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 Puntarenas?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cartaginés won 1, Puntarenas won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cartaginés vs Puntarenas?
Cartaginés score 1.00 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 1.25. The Primera División FPD average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Cartaginés's matches and 50% of Puntarenas's.
What form are Cartaginés and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games Cartaginés have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Puntarenas 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cartaginés vs Puntarenas?
The statistical background for Cartaginés vs Puntarenas — 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.