San Carlos vs CS Cartagines Prediction - September 21, 2026
Alternative:0-1
Goals: Under 3.51.26
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What is the prediction for San Carlos vs CS Cartagines?
The model's leading scoreline is 1 - 1, with 0-1 as the alternative. Recent form is the clearest supporting signal: CS Cartagines are in better form heading into this match. The result can differ because recent matches may not reflect either team's level today.
Match analysis
No meeting between San Carlos and CS Cartagines in the last five head to head games has produced more than three goals, even with both sides arriving in excellent recent form. That pattern is why Superior is backing under 3.5 goals at 1.26 on 21 September, with 76 percent confidence.
Five straight meetings between these sides have stayed under three goals
The head to head reads 1-2, 1-1, 1-2, 0-2 and 1-2, three or fewer goals in every single one, even though Cartagines have taken four wins and a draw from that run. History here says goals stay controlled regardless of who wins.
San Carlos have won four of their last five, mostly by one goal
Scorelines of 2-0, 1-0, 1-2, 1-0 and 1-0 make up that stretch, four of five decided by a single goal, a pattern that keeps totals down whoever the opponent is.
Cartagines have scored eight goals combined in their last two away trips
A 2-2 draw and a 3-1 win on the road add up to eight goals in two matches, well clear of what their head to head history against San Carlos suggests. If that away scoring form repeats even partially, this total clears four without much difficulty.
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | CS Cartagines | 2 - 1 | San Carlos |
| March 2, 2026 | San Carlos | 1 - 1 | CS Cartagines |
| November 2, 2025 | CS Cartagines | 2 - 1 | San Carlos |
| September 14, 2025 | San Carlos | 0 - 2 | CS Cartagines |
| April 17, 2025 | San Carlos | 1 - 2 | CS Cartagines |
League Table
League Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | +10 | 21 | ||
| 2 | 8 | +9 | 18 | ||
| 3 | 9 | +8 | 17 | ||
| 4 | 8 | +2 | 14 | ||
| 5 | 8 | -2 | 12 | ||
| 6 | 8 | 0 | 11 | ||
| 7 | 9 | -5 | 11 | ||
| 8 | 9 | -7 | 8 | ||
| 9 | 9 | -6 | 7 | ||
| 10 | 9 | -9 | 4 |
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deportivo Saprissa | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 21 | WW |
| 2 | CS Cartagines | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18 | W |
| 3 | Sporting San Jose | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 17 | DD |
| 4 | Inter San Carlos | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14 | DL |
| 5 | San Carlos | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 12 | L |
| 6 | LD Alajuelense | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 11 | WD |
| 7 | Puntarenas FC | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 11 | DD |
| 8 | Perez Zeledon | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 8 | L |
| 9 | CS Herediano | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 7 | DD |
| 10 | Escorpiones Belén | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 4 | L |
