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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.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
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18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 28 | L W L D W |
| 4 |
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18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 27 | L L L W D |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Home | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Away | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48% | 19% | 33% |
| Home | 50% | 21% | 29% |
| Away | 46% | 15% | 38% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Home | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Away | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33% | 37% | 30% |
| Home | 43% | 43% | 14% |
| Away | 23% | 31% | 46% |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.