Cartaginés vs Puntarenas: match statistics
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 14 October 2026. Venue: Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Cartaginés: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Puntarenas: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cartaginés scores 1.90 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Puntarenas scores 1.00 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.48 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cartaginés 70%, Puntarenas 70%. Over 2.5: Cartaginés 70%, Puntarenas 30%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 40%.
xG, shots and style
Cartaginés has higher xG: 1.88 vs 1.14. Cartaginés: 15.2 shots per match, Puntarenas: 9.1.
Match halves
Cartaginés: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 1.20. Puntarenas: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.30.
Goals by minute
Cartaginés: 76-90+ (5 goals). Puntarenas: 31-45+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.48 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 40%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 3-2-0. Average goals 2.60, BTTS 60%.
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 have won all 4 of their home matches so far, scoring an average of 2.25 goals and conceding just 0.75, while Puntarenas have won 1 of their 4 away fixtures. The hosts create chances worth an average xG of 1.48 at home, while the visitors allow opponents an xG of 1.92 on the road, boosting Cartaginés’ chances of finding the net. The hosts’ attacking edge is also reflected in their average of 5.25 shots on target compared with 2.5 for the visitors, as well as shot conversion rates of 19% and 14%, respectively. Both teams have collected 10 points from their last 5 matches, so Puntarenas’ current form means the visitors should not be underestimated. However, Cartaginés’ significantly stronger home record points to a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS landed in 100% of Puntarenas’ away matches, and the visitors kept no clean sheets in those games, increasing the likelihood of a Cartaginés goal. The hosts have averaged 2.2 goals across their last 5 matches, while Puntarenas have allowed opponents chances worth an average xG of 1.90. The visitors’ chances of scoring are supported by an average of 1.25 goals away from home and the 1.4 goals Cartaginés have conceded recently. BTTS landed in 80% and 60% of the teams’ respective last 5 matches, although the hosts’ 40% clean-sheet rate warrants caution. Overall, these figures point to BTTS - Yes as the more likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Cartaginés matches finished with Under 3.5 goals in 80% of cases, while Puntarenas matches did so in 100%, making this line the strongest signal. The home side scores an average of 0.8 goals and concedes 1.2, whereas the visitors average 1.25 goals scored and conceded, pointing more towards a two- or three-goal outcome. Cartaginés did average 2.2 goals scored across their last five matches, but Puntarenas conceded just 1.0 goal per game over the same period. Both teams record 1.12 xG in attack, so despite higher figures for xG conceded, I do not expect three goals to be exceeded regularly. A forecast of 2.45 total goals supports backing Under 3.5 goals, although the home side’s recent scoring form increases the risk of this pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A half-time draw appears most likely: Cartaginés were level at the break in 3 of the 5 matches considered, while Puntarenas were level in 2 of 4. Although the visitors have made stronger starts more often, leading at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches, this is not enough to rule out a closely contested first half. Cartaginés’ post-break form supports a later home win: over their last 5 matches, they averaged 1.4 goals after half-time, compared with 0.4 for Puntarenas. In the same period, Cartaginés won the second half in 60% of matches, while the visitors did so in 20%. I therefore rate a draw at half-time followed by a Cartaginés win at full-time as the most likely HT/FT outcome, although the visitors’ first-half advantage leaves a significant chance of other scenarios.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
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) | 41% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cartaginés is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Cartaginés · 1.6 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.
Cartaginés is 90% better for: goals scored per match.
1.9 goals / match - Cartaginés · 1 goals / match - Puntarenas
Puntarenas is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Cartaginés · 1.2 goals / match - Puntarenas
Cartaginés scores in 80% of matches (8 of 10 matches), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 matches).
Puntarenas scores in 90% of matches (9 of 10 matches), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - Cartaginés · 1.4 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 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 | ▲ 3.20 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 48% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 40% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 76% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | • 70% | 70% | • 70% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
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
Recent meetings (5): Cartaginés 3 - 2 - 0 Puntarenas. Average goals 2.60, both teams scored in 60% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cartaginés vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished Cartaginés 3:1 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 5 head-to-head matches Cartaginés won 3, Puntarenas won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cartaginés vs Puntarenas?
Cartaginés score 1.90 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 1.00. The Primera División FPD average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 40% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Cartaginés's matches and 70% of Puntarenas's.
What form are Cartaginés and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games Cartaginés have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Puntarenas 2-2-1 (1.60 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.