Primera División - Costa Rica
Sun, 22 February 2026 - 17:00
Primera División
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CS Cartagines vs Municipal Liberia
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Sun, 22 February 2026 - 17:00

Prediction: CS Cartagines vs Municipal Liberia Betting Tips

Match Preview & Betting Tips

On February 22, 2026, in Costa Rica's Primera División, CS Cartagines hosts Municipal Liberia in a crucial fixture. With recent form favoring Cartagines and their home advantage, the main lean points to a cautious but confident bet on CS Cartagines or a draw, with expectations of a low-scoring game.

CS Cartagines vs Municipal Liberia Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.

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Match Winner CS Cartagines to win Tipstrike Odd: 1.91
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Goals Over/Under Under 2.25 goals Tipstrike Odd: 1.72
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HT/FT Double Draw/Draw Tipstrike Odd: 4.80

Primera División Detailed Statistics

Standings
# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
3 CS Cartagines CS Cartagines 18 7 7 4 19 12 7 28 L W L D W
4 Municipal Liberia Municipal Liberia 18 7 6 5 20 21 -1 27 L L L W D
CS Cartagines Team Logo CS Cartagines Stats
CS Cartagines Team Logo CS Cartagines
MP W D L
Overall 27 11 8 8
Home 14 7 4 3
Away 13 4 4 5
CS Cartagines Team Logo CS Cartagines
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 48% 19% 33%
Home 50% 21% 29%
Away 46% 15% 38%
Municipal Liberia Team Logo Municipal Liberia Stats
Municipal Liberia Team Logo Municipal Liberia
MP W D L
Overall 27 8 9 10
Home 14 6 5 3
Away 13 2 4 7
Municipal Liberia Team Logo Municipal Liberia
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 33% 37% 30%
Home 43% 43% 14%
Away 23% 31% 46%
Under/Over: Goals Scored (Matches)
Over Under
CS Cartagines Team Logo CS Cartagines
Municipal Liberia Team Logo Municipal Liberia
CS Cartagines Team Logo CS Cartagines
Municipal Liberia Team Logo Municipal Liberia
0.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
1.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
2.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
3.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
4.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
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Under/Over: Goals Conceded (Matches)
Over Under
CS Cartagines Team Logo CS Cartagines
Municipal Liberia Team Logo Municipal Liberia
CS Cartagines Team Logo CS Cartagines
Municipal Liberia Team Logo Municipal Liberia
0.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
1.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
2.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
3.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
4.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
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Match Context & Setup

The match on February 22, 2026, at a neutral venue in Cartago sees CS Cartagines hosting Municipal Liberia in the Costa Rican Primera División. Cartagines have a marginal edge with recent form and home advantage, but Liberia's competitive history suggests this will be a closely fought contest.

Team & Player Updates

Both teams are close to full strength with no significant injuries reported. CS Cartagines relies on their experience and home support, while Liberia uses a quick, counter-attacking style to challenge their hosts. This balanced squad status enhances the likelihood of an open, competitive game.

Match Scenario Analysis

Given the form and recent results, CS Cartagines appears slightly favored, but Municipal Liberia has shown resilience in previous encounters. If Cartagines scores first, expect a tightly contested match with a chance of Liberia leveling or winning late. A draw at halftime could set opportunities for Liberia to secure a result, especially if they take an early lead.

Tactical Betting Insights

Expect Cartagines to focus on set pieces and fast breaks, leveraging their attacking confidence. Liberia might adopt a more disciplined approach, emphasizing defensive stability and counter-attacks. The match-flow suggests a cautious start with potential for goals especially if either side presses high or concedes early.

FAQs about CS Cartagines vs Municipal Liberia betting predictions

See below all the main information for this match.

The prediction favors CS Cartagines with a win or draw, emphasizing their solid recent performance and home advantage.

The recommended bet is a Double Chance on CS Cartagines or draw combined with the prediction that the goals will stay under 3.5, based on recent scoring patterns and defensive stability.

Based on recent head-to-head and form, under 3.5 total goals seems a prudent choice, supported by the defensive records and scoring averages.

The match could be tight early on, but expect CS Cartagines to dominate possession and possibly secure the first goal, then look for a cautious second half.

A draw at halftime makes sense given the balanced head-to-head record and recent results, setting up a tight second period.

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