Puntarenas vs Cartaginés: match statistics
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Puntarenas vs Cartaginés: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Puntarenas plays Cartaginés in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026.
Recent form
Puntarenas has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cartaginés has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Puntarenas scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.17. Cartaginés scores 2.00 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Puntarenas's games and 67% of Cartaginés's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cartaginés has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.11 per game. Puntarenas takes 8.5 shots per game, while Cartaginés takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Puntarenas leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Cartaginés leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Puntarenas's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Cartaginés, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 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 50% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
| Puntarenas | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.46 | 0.36 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Puntarenas · 1.8 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.
Cartaginés is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Puntarenas · 2 goals / game - Cartaginés
Puntarenas scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
Cartaginés scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 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 - Puntarenas
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Puntarenas · 1.33 pts / game - Cartaginés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). 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
Puntarenas
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
| Puntarenas | Liga | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.17 | 2.40 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 43% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 63% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Puntarenas's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses against Cartaginés. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Puntarenas and Cartaginés play?
Puntarenas face Cartaginés on September 6, 2026 in Primera División FPD. 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 Puntarenas and Cartaginés?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Puntarenas won 0, Cartaginés won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Puntarenas vs Cartaginés?
Puntarenas score 1.00 goals per game on average and Cartaginés 2.00. The Primera División FPD average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Puntarenas's matches and 67% of Cartaginés's.
What form are Puntarenas and Cartaginés in?
Over the last 5 games Puntarenas have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cartaginés 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Puntarenas vs Cartaginés?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Puntarenas vs Cartaginés: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.