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

As San Carlos prepare to host CS Cartagines on September 21, 2026, with kick-off at 03:00, this COSTA RICA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

San Carlos, currently 5th in the standings with 12 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 6 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

CS Cartagines, sitting 2nd with 18 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between San Carlos and CS Cartagines have favored CS Cartagines, with CS Cartagines claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). In head-to-head clashes of late, CS Cartagines have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Perez Zeledon, San Carlos recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

CS Cartagines's last outing came against LD Alajuelense, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, San Carlos are expected to maintain their unknown structure, San Carlos and CS Cartagines 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: San Carlos's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 22% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. CS Cartagines's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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