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
Key match information
Cartaginés played Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Cartaginés: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Puntarenas: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cartaginés scores 1.00 and concedes 0.80 goals per match. Puntarenas scores 1.25 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.38 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cartaginés 40%, Puntarenas 50%. Over 2.5: Cartaginés 30%, Puntarenas 46%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Cartaginés has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.47. Cartaginés: 12.6 shots per match, Puntarenas: 12.4.
Match halves
Cartaginés: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.60. Puntarenas: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Cartaginés: 76-90+ (8 goals). Puntarenas: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.38 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-2-0. Average goals 1.33, BTTS 33%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Puntarenas is 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Cartaginés · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1 goals / match - Cartaginés · 1.25 goals / match - Puntarenas
Cartaginés is 30% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.8 goals / match - Cartaginés · 1.04 goals / match - Puntarenas
Cartaginés scores in 67% of matches (20 of 30 matches), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 matches).
Puntarenas scores in 68% of matches (19 of 28 matches), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 43% (13 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cartaginés
Over / Under - Puntarenas
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Cartaginés · 1.54 pts / match - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 32%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cartaginés
Puntarenas
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (3): Cartaginés 1 - 2 - 0 Puntarenas. Average goals 1.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
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.