Puntarenas vs Cartaginés: match statistics
Puntarenas displays solid home form with an even split of 33% wins, draws, and losses at their own ground, averaging 1.6 points per match over their last five games overall. The hosts dominate possession (averaging 58% at home) and boast a superior home goal difference (+2). Cartaginés has shown weaker form in their last five outings (0.8 PPG) and struggles on the road (30% wins, 40% losses), despite maintaining a decent defensive record (40% clean sheets). xG statistics reveal a slight edge for the hosts (1.52 vs 1.26), indicating greater offensive potential. Considering all factors, Puntarenas holds the home advantage, but the comparable statistics suggest a draw or an away upset is possible, resulting in moderate probabilities across all outcomes.
Puntarenas vs Cartaginés: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Puntarenas played Cartaginés in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Puntarenas: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Cartaginés: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Puntarenas scores 1.32 and concedes 1.16 goals per match. Cartaginés scores 1.10 and concedes 0.81. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Puntarenas 58%, Cartaginés 48%. Over 2.5: Puntarenas 53%, Cartaginés 38%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Puntarenas has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.39. Puntarenas: 12.1 shots per match, Cartaginés: 11.4.
Match halves
Puntarenas: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.68. Cartaginés: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Puntarenas: 76-90+ (8 goals). Cartaginés: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Puntarenas displays solid home form with an even split of 33% wins, draws, and losses at their own ground, averaging 1.6 points per match over their last five games overall. The hosts dominate possession (averaging 58% at home) and boast a superior home goal difference (+2). Cartaginés has shown weaker form in their last five outings (0.8 PPG) and struggles on the road (30% wins, 40% losses), despite maintaining a decent defensive record (40% clean sheets). xG statistics reveal a slight edge for the hosts (1.52 vs 1.26), indicating greater offensive potential. Considering all factors, Puntarenas holds the home advantage, but the comparable statistics suggest a draw or an away upset is possible, resulting in moderate probabilities across all outcomes.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Puntarenas | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Puntarenas · 0.8 pts / match - 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.
Puntarenas is 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - Puntarenas · 1.1 goals / match - Cartaginés
Cartaginés is 43% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.16 goals / match - Puntarenas · 0.81 goals / match - Cartaginés
Puntarenas scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 matches).
Cartaginés scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 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 - Puntarenas
Over / Under - Cartaginés
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / match - Puntarenas · 1.38 pts / match - Cartaginés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 26%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). 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
Puntarenas
Cartaginés
* 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
| Puntarenas | Liga | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.47 | 2.50 | ▼ 1.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 31% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 74% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 74% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Puntarenas 0 - 2 - 0 Cartaginés. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Puntarenas vs Cartaginés?
The Primera División FPD match finished Puntarenas 0:2 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 Puntarenas and Cartaginés?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Puntarenas won 0, Cartaginés won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Puntarenas vs Cartaginés?
Puntarenas score 1.32 goals per game on average and Cartaginés 1.10. The Primera División FPD average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Puntarenas's matches and 48% of Cartaginés's.
What form are Puntarenas and Cartaginés in?
Over the last 5 games Puntarenas have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cartaginés 1-1-3 (0.80 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.