Cartagines vs San Carlos: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As CS Cartagines prepare to host San Carlos on November 1, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this COSTA RICA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

CS Cartagines, currently 3rd in the standings with 24 points from 13 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 18 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

San Carlos, sitting 5th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between CS Cartagines and San Carlos have favored CS Cartagines, with San Carlos claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). This fixture has generally favored CS Cartagines in recent years.

In their previous league match against CS Herediano, CS Cartagines recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

San Carlos's last outing came against Deportivo Saprissa, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, CS Cartagines are expected to maintain their unknown structure, CS Cartagines and San Carlos are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: CS Cartagines's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. San Carlos's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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