Pérez Zeledón vs Cartaginés: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a closely contested match favoring a draw scenario. Pérez Zeledón displays poor form with just 0.4 points per game in their last five matches and a high home draw rate (47%). Cartaginés boasts better current form (1.4 PPG) and solid away defense (40% clean sheets), yet they score infrequently in away matches (0.87 goals on average). The hosts have a positive goal difference at home (+1) and higher shot conversion (12% vs 8%), which gives them a chance for a positive result. Considering Pérez Zeledón's tendency to draw and Cartaginés's low offensive efficiency away from home (40% of matches without a goal), the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
Pérez Zeledón vs Cartaginés: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pérez Zeledón played against Cartaginés in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Pérez Zeledón has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Cartaginés has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Pérez Zeledón scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 1.57. Cartaginés scores 1.09 and allows 0.84. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Pérez Zeledón's games and 44% of Cartaginés's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 34%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cartaginés has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.47 per game. Pérez Zeledón takes 12.5 shots per game, while Cartaginés takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Pérez Zeledón leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Cartaginés leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pérez Zeledón's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). For Cartaginés, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.40 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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 a closely contested match favoring a draw scenario. Pérez Zeledón displays poor form with just 0.4 points per game in their last five matches and a high home draw rate (47%). Cartaginés boasts better current form (1.4 PPG) and solid away defense (40% clean sheets), yet they score infrequently in away matches (0.87 goals on average). The hosts have a positive goal difference at home (+1) and higher shot conversion (12% vs 8%), which gives them a chance for a positive result. Considering Pérez Zeledón's tendency to draw and Cartaginés's low offensive efficiency away from home (40% of matches without a goal), the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
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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
| Pérez Zeledón | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.29 |
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 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Pérez Zeledón · 2 pts / game - Cartaginés
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.
Pérez Zeledón is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - Pérez Zeledón · 1.09 goals / game - Cartaginés
Cartaginés is 87% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Pérez Zeledón · 0.84 goals / game - Cartaginés
Pérez Zeledón scores in 73% of games (22 of 30 meczów), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 41% (13 of 32 meczów).
Cartaginés scores in 69% of games (22 of 32 meczów), while Pérez Zeledón keeps a clean sheet in 13% (4 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 - Pérez Zeledón
Over / Under - Cartaginés
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.
Cartaginés is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - Pérez Zeledón · 1.28 pts / game - Cartaginés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pérez Zeledón - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Pérez Zeledón
Cartaginés
* 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
| Pérez Zeledón | Liga | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.80 | 2.40 | ▼ 1.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 46% | ▼ 34% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 31% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 69% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▼ 66% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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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 Pérez Zeledón's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Cartaginés. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pérez Zeledón vs Cartaginés?
The Primera División FPD match finished Pérez Zeledón 3:1 Cartaginés. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Pérez Zeledón and Cartaginés?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Pérez Zeledón won 0, Cartaginés won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pérez Zeledón vs Cartaginés?
Pérez Zeledón score 1.23 goals per game on average and Cartaginés 1.09. The Primera División FPD average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Pérez Zeledón's matches and 44% of Cartaginés's.
What form are Pérez Zeledón and Cartaginés in?
Over the last 5 games Pérez Zeledón have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Cartaginés 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pérez Zeledón vs Cartaginés?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.