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CS Cartagines3Alajuelense1

HT 2–0Mon 14 Sept 2026, 00:00 Predictions graded

Predictions12–0100%

Edges4–0100%

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 11 Sep 2026, 05:26 · Europe/Bucharest

CS Cartagines' perfect home record meets Alajuelense's unbeaten away form in a fixture congested by cup commitments.

The market is efficient on most lines, but the first-half Over 0.5 goals at 1.33 is significantly overpriced (75% implied vs 65% estimated) and should be avoided. Both teams scoring is a plausible outcome, but no strong betting edge exists elsewhere.

Context

Alajuelense travelled to San Pedro Sula for the September 10 Marathón quarter-final and return to Honduras on September 17, with the league visit to Cartaginés in between.
The away side faces a short recovery and travel window across three matches in eight days. This can affect minute management and rotation, though the exact lineup changes are not yet known.
- Alajuelense travelled with a 23-player group to Honduras for the September 10 Marathón quarter-final.
- Their league visit to Cartaginés follows that trip before the September 17 return leg against Marathón.
ConfirmedSources checked 11 Sep 2026, 05:25 · Europe/BucharestLa Naciónwww.nacion.com · 9 Sep 2026CR Hoycrhoy.com · 1 Sep 2026
CS Cartagines is second in the Primera División with 15 points from 7 matches.
They have won all three home matches, scoring 6 goals and conceding 2. This strong home form may help them against Alajuelense, who are unbeaten away but have only one away win.
- CS Cartagines home record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 6 goals for, 2 goals against.
Cartaginés host Saprissa on September 16 in the Central American Cup quarter-final second leg after drawing the first leg 2-2 on September 9.
The league match sits between two knockout fixtures, concentrating recovery and rotation decisions across a four-day period. The home side may manage minutes with the decisive cup tie two days later.
- Cartaginés announced the September 13 home fixture against Alajuelense at the Fello Meza.
- Cartaginés drew Saprissa 2-2 on September 9 in the first leg of their Central American Cup quarter-final.
- The Saprissa return leg is scheduled for September 16 at the Fello Meza.
ConfirmedSources checked 11 Sep 2026, 05:25 · Europe/BucharestCR Hoycrhoy.com · 10 Sep 2026
Alajuelense is fifth in the Primera División with 11 points from 7 matches.
Their away record is 1 win, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with 5 goals scored and 2 conceded. This suggests they are solid defensively away from home but may struggle to turn draws into wins.
- Alajuelense away record: 1 win, 2 draws, 0 losses, 5 goals for, 2 goals against.

BetBugs edges

Compare BetBugs' chances with the market's.

Positive edges · 1

Other edges · 3

The published chance does not exceed the market's implied chance.

Match WinnerwonUncertainty band: Near coin-flip

CS Cartagines

2.20fair 2.22

BetBugs 45% · Market 45.5%

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Cartagines' perfect home record and superior league position give them a structural edge, though Alajuelense's unbeaten away form tempers confidence.

Double ChancewonUncertainty band: Strong lean

CS Cartagines or Draw

1.29fair 1.33

BetBugs 75% · Market 77.5%

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Combining CS Cartagines' strong home form with Alajuelense's tendency to draw away makes the home side not losing highly likely.

1 St Half Goals Over/UnderwonUncertainty band: Strong lean

Over 0.5

1.33fair 1.54

BetBugs 65% · Market 75.2%

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Both teams have a reasonable first-half scoring rate, and the combined averages suggest at least one goal before the break.

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result4 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
CS Cartagines' perfect home record and superior league position give them a structural edge, though Alajuelense's unbeaten away form tempers confidence.
- CS Cartagines home record this season: 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 6 goals scored, 2 conceded.
- CS Cartagines overall form: 5 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses in last 7 league matches.
- Alajuelense away record: 1 win, 2 draws, 0 losses, 5 goals scored, 2 conceded.
- H2H last 5: CS Cartagines 2 wins, Alajuelense 1 win, 2 draws.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonCS CartaginesEstimated chance45%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Combining CS Cartagines' strong home form with Alajuelense's tendency to draw away makes the home side not losing highly likely.
- CS Cartagines home record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses.
- Alajuelense away record: 1 win, 2 draws, 0 losses.
- H2H last 5: CS Cartagines 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonCS Cartagines or DrawEstimated chance75%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
CS Cartagines have a slight first-half scoring edge, but the low lead percentages make this a speculative pick.
- CS Cartagines led at half-time in 27% of recent matches.
- Alajuelense trailed at half-time in 27% of recent matches.
- CS Cartagines average 0.7 first-half goals scored vs Alajuelense's 0.5.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonCS CartaginesEstimated chance35%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A home win from start to finish is possible but not strongly supported by first-half lead data.
- CS Cartagines home record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses.
- CS Cartagines led at half-time in 27% of recent matches.
- Alajuelense away record: 1 win, 2 draws, 0 losses.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublewonCS Cartagines/CS CartaginesEstimated chance25%

Goals8 of 8 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have positive goal differences and CS Cartagines' home scoring rate supports a moderately high-scoring game.
- CS Cartagines average 2.0 goals scored per match in last 15, conceding 0.9.
- Alajuelense average 1.5 goals scored per match in last 15, conceding 1.1.
- CS Cartagines home matches this season average 2.67 total goals.
- Alajuelense away matches this season average 2.33 total goals.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonOver 2.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams regularly find the net and neither has a dominant defensive record, making both scoring plausible.
- CS Cartagines scored in 13 of last 15 matches.
- Alajuelense scored in 11 of last 15 matches.
- CS Cartagines conceded in 8 of last 15 matches.
- Alajuelense conceded in 10 of last 15 matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonYesEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have a reasonable first-half scoring rate, and the combined averages suggest at least one goal before the break.
- CS Cartagines average 0.7 first-half goals scored per match.
- Alajuelense average 0.5 first-half goals scored per match.
- CS Cartagines average 0.6 first-half goals conceded per match.
- Alajuelense average 0.5 first-half goals conceded per match.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Second-half scoring is less predictable, but both teams' overall scoring rates make over 1.5 second-half goals a coin flip.
- CS Cartagines average 1.3 second-half goals scored per match (derived from total minus first half).
- Alajuelense average 1.0 second-half goals scored per match.
- CS Cartagines average 0.3 second-half goals conceded per match.
- Alajuelense average 0.6 second-half goals conceded per match.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 1.5Estimated chance50%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Alajuelense's consistent scoring and CS Cartagines' occasional defensive lapses make a home clean sheet unlikely.
- CS Cartagines conceded in 8 of last 15 matches.
- Alajuelense scored in 11 of last 15 matches.
- CS Cartagines home matches this season: 2 goals conceded in 3 games.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonAlajuelense to scoreEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
CS Cartagines' strong scoring record and Alajuelense's defensive vulnerabilities make an away clean sheet unlikely.
- CS Cartagines scored in 13 of last 15 matches.
- Alajuelense conceded in 10 of last 15 matches.
- CS Cartagines average 2.0 goals scored per match.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonCS Cartagines to scoreEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Alajuelense's scoring threat reduces the chance of CS Cartagines winning without conceding.
- CS Cartagines conceded in 8 of last 15 matches.
- Alajuelense scored in 11 of last 15 matches.
- CS Cartagines home matches this season: 2 goals conceded in 3 games.
BetBugs · Home Win to NilwonNoEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
CS Cartagines' consistent scoring makes an Alajuelense win without conceding very unlikely.
- CS Cartagines scored in 13 of last 15 matches.
- Alajuelense conceded in 10 of last 15 matches.
- CS Cartagines average 2.0 goals scored per match.
BetBugs · Away Win to NilwonNoEstimated chance75%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Implied 45% leaves no cushion vs our 45% estimate; price already reflects the directional read.

Head-to-Head

1W · 2D · 2W

L2-0LD AlajuelensevCS CartaginesMar 4, 2026PRI

W1-0CS CartaginesvLD AlajuelenseJan 22, 2026PRI

L0-2CS CartaginesvLD AlajuelenseNov 30, 2025PRI

D0-0LD AlajuelensevCS CartaginesNov 21, 2025PRI

D1-1CS CartaginesvLD AlajuelenseMar 16, 2025PRI

CS Cartagines: 2 clean sheetsAlajuelense: 3 clean sheets1.4 goals/game avg

League Table

Primera División 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
2	CS Cartagines Promotion - Primera Division (Apertura - Play Offs: Semi-finals)	7	5	0	2	15-8	15	WWWLW
5	Alajuelense	7	3	2	2	9-7	11	LDLWW

4pt gap between teams

Recent Form

CS Cartagines

D2-2Deportivo SaprissaSep 10CON

W3-1Puntarenas FCSep 6PRI

W1-0CS HeredianoAug 30PRI

W2-0FASAug 26CON

W4-1Escorpiones BelénAug 22PRI

W4-0VerdesAug 19CON

L2-3Deportivo SaprissaAug 16PRI

D1-1CD MotaguaAug 13CON

W2-1Sporting San JoseAug 8PRI

L0-1Perez ZeledonAug 4PRI

D1-1MunicipalJul 31CON

W3-1Inter San CarlosJul 25PRI

D0-0CS HeredianoMay 10PRI

L0-1CS HeredianoMay 3PRI

W5-0Guadalupe FCApr 26PRI

Alajuelense

L0-2Deportivo SaprissaSep 6PRI

D1-1Perez ZeledonAug 30PRI

W3-1Plaza AmadorAug 27CON

L0-1San CarlosAug 24PRI

L0-1FirpoAug 21CON

W2-1Puntarenas FCAug 15PRI

W3-0CS HeredianoAug 10PRI

W3-1DiriangénAug 5CON

W2-1Escorpiones BelénAug 2PRI

W1-0XelajúJul 30CON

D1-1Sporting San JoseJul 26PRI

L0-1CS HeredianoJul 12SUP

L1-2Municipal LiberiaApr 26PRI

W5-2Puntarenas FCApr 24PRI

D1-1Deportivo SaprissaApr 19PRI

Squad & Injuries

CS Cartagines

37 available

Attackers11

Midfielders11

Defenders11

Goalkeeper4

Alajuelense

41 available

Attackers10

Midfielders11

Defenders16

Goalkeeper4

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Yes

CS Cartagines

CS Cartagines or Draw

Over 0.5

Result4 of 4 landed

Goals8 of 8 landed

Markets to Avoid

Over 0.5

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

CS Cartagines

Alajuelense

Squad & Injuries

CS Cartagines

Alajuelense