Cartaginés vs Sporting San José: match statistics
Cartaginés vs Sporting San José: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cartaginés played against Sporting San José in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on August 8, 2026. Venue: Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Cartaginés has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. Sporting San José has 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cartaginés scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. Sporting San José scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Cartaginés's games and 100% of Sporting San José's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 0%, compared with league averages of 80% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cartaginés has the higher season xG average, 1.95 to 1.77 per game. Cartaginés takes 17.5 shots per game, while Sporting San José takes 16.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Cartaginés leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Sporting San José leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cartaginés's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Sporting San José, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 80% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% 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 come into this match in better form, collecting 8 points from their last five games compared with Sporting San José’s 6. The hosts won 3:1 in their only home fixture so far, and their average of 3.0 goals per match is clearly superior to the 1.0 goal scored by the visitors away from home. Cartaginés also create solid chances, averaging 1.92 xG while allowing opponents just 0.77 xG. Sporting San José do take more shots per match, 21 compared with 18, and have a higher xG of 2.45, but they convert only 5% of their attempts, compared with 17% for the hosts. The visitors have drawn both away matches, so a draw remains a realistic scenario; however, Cartaginés’ greater finishing efficiency and home advantage point towards a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The seasonal signal clearly supports goals from both sides: Cartaginés and Sporting San José recorded BTTS in 100% of their matches so far, and neither team has kept a clean sheet. Sporting creates a particularly high volume of chances, averaging 2.45 xG, 21 shots, and 9 shots on target per match, which should put the hosts’ defense under significant pressure. Cartaginés are in better current attacking form, averaging 1.8 goals and 1.71 xG across their last 5 matches, while Sporting allowed opponents 1.56 xG during this period. The risk to the pick comes from the hosts’ defensive improvement, having conceded just 0.6 goals across their last five appearances, as well as Sporting’s low average of 0.8 goals; however, with the league’s BTTS rate standing at 89%, the data still favors the “BTTS - Yes” scenario.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Cartaginés have averaged 1.8 goals scored and only 0.6 conceded in their last five matches, while Sporting San José have averaged 0.8 goals both scored and conceded. The hosts have the more favorable chance profile: their average xG over those five games stands at 1.71, whereas Sporting allowed opponents 1.56 xG per match. On the other hand, Cartaginés’ defense limited opponents to just 0.93 xG, which restricts the visitors’ attacking outlook despite their high season average of 21 shots and 9 shots on target. In the teams’ last five matches, the 2.5-goal line was exceeded in 40% and 20% of cases, respectively, while the projected total of 2.72 goals clearly supports the scenario of Under 3.5. Under 3.5 has the edge, as at least four goals would be required to lose the bet, while the hosts’ current defensive form and the visitors’ moderate finishing efficiency do not favor such a high-scoring game.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Cartaginés have clearly superior recent efficiency: they have averaged 1.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded over their last five matches, while Sporting San José have averaged 0.8 goals both scored and conceded. The hosts led at the break in 2 of their last 5 matches, while the visitors were level at half-time in 3 of 5, supporting a scenario in which Cartaginés establish an early lead. The visitors’ seasonal attacking strength, reflected in an xG of 2.45 and 9 shots on target per match, reduces confidence in the selection, but their recent average of just 0.2 goals after half-time is a clear warning sign. Cartaginés have recently averaged 1.0 goal after the interval, conceded only 0.2, and lost none of their five second halves. The most likely outcome therefore remains 1/1: the hosts lead at the break and maintain that advantage until full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.17 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / game - Cartaginés · 1 pts / game - Sporting San José
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 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1 goals / game - Sporting San José
Cartaginés scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 games), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 games).
Sporting San José scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Sporting San José
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.
Sporting San José is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Cartaginés · 2 pts / game - Sporting San José
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Sporting San José
* 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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 10% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 60% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Cartaginés's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sporting San José. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cartaginés vs Sporting San José?
The Primera División FPD match finished Cartaginés 2:1 Sporting San José. 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 Sporting San José?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Cartaginés won 3, Sporting San José won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cartaginés vs Sporting San José?
Cartaginés score 1.50 goals per game on average and Sporting San José 1.00. The Primera División FPD average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Cartaginés's matches and 100% of Sporting San José's.
What form are Cartaginés and Sporting San José in?
Over the last 5 games Cartaginés have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and Sporting San José 0-2-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cartaginés vs Sporting San José?
The statistical background for Cartaginés vs Sporting San José — 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.