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Cartagines v Saprissa
Sunday 18 October 2026, 17:00 UTC · Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza, Cartago
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Before kick-off
Cartagines (2nd, 21 points) play Saprissa (1st, 21 points) in the Primera Division on Sunday 18 October at 17:00 UTC at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza.
Cartagines have won three of their last five league matches. Saprissa have won three of their last five league matches. In their last seven league meetings Cartagines won two, Saprissa won four and one was drawn.
What happens when
- 17:00Kick-off: live score, events and stats on this page
- 18:55Full time: the result, stats and the updated table
Key facts
- Cartagines are 2nd with 21 points from 11 matches.
- Saprissa are 1st with 21 points from 10 matches.
- Both sides are level on points.
- Cartagines's league record: 7 wins, 0 draws, 4 defeats.
- Saprissa's league record: 7 wins, 0 draws, 3 defeats.
Match info
- Competition
- Primera Division, Matchday 12
- Kick-off
- Sunday 18 October 2026, 17:00UTC
- Ground
- Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza, Cartago13,500 seats
- Away trip
- 45 kmStraight line between the two grounds
- Referee
- Not published for this league
Line-ups
Who starts and who is on the bench
Line-ups appear here about an hour before kick-off, when the clubs publish them.
Season so far
League matches this season, before this game
CartaginesSaprissa
- 1.91Points per match2.10
- 2.00Goals per match2.00
- 1.27Conceded per match1.10
- 1Clean sheets3
- 7Wins7
- 2Failed to score2
Form
Last five league matches, newest first
Cartagines
- MD11
Puntarenas FCH3-1W - MD10
Sporting FCA1-3L - MD9
San CarlosA0-1L - MD8
AlajuelenseH3-1W - MD7Puntarenas FCA3-1W
Saprissa
- MD10
EscorpionesA0-1L - MD9
HeredianoH2-0W - MD8Sporting FCA2-4L
- MD7AlajuelenseA2-0W
- MD6EscorpionesH2-1W
Head-to-head
Last five league meetings
- 16 Aug 2026Saprissa3-2Cartagines
- 15 Mar 2026Cartagines2-1Saprissa
- 26 Jan 2026Saprissa0-0Cartagines
- 14 Dec 2025Saprissa2-1Cartagines
- 12 Dec 2025Cartagines1-2Saprissa
Primera Division table
Table before kick-off
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saprissa | 10 | +9 | 21 |
| 2 | Cartagines | 11 | +8 | 21 |
| 3 | Sporting FC | 10 | +10 | 20 |
| 4 | San Carlos | 11 | -1 | 18 |
| 5 |  Inter San Carlos | 11 | -2 | 18 |
| 6 | Alajuelense | 10 | +5 | 15 |
| 7 | Puntarenas FC | 11 | -7 | 12 |
| 8 |  Zeledon | 10 | -7 | 9 |
Squad news
Injuries, suspensions and ban risk
Cartagines
No injuries or suspensions reported.
Saprissa
No injuries or suspensions reported.
Other matches
Primera Division · Matchday 12
-
Sun02:00
Inter San CarlosAlajuelense
- Sun17:00CartaginesSaprissa
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Sun22:00
ZeledonHerediano
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Tue00:00
Sporting FCSan Carlos
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Tue02:00
EscorpionesPuntarenas FC
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Cartagines v Saprissa questions.
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When is Cartagines v Saprissa?
Cartagines v Saprissa is on Sunday 18 October at 17:00 UTC at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza, Cartago.
What is the head-to-head record between Cartagines and Saprissa?
In their last seven league meetings Cartagines won two, Saprissa won four and one was drawn.
Who is missing for Cartagines v Saprissa?
Cartagines: no injuries or suspensions reported. Saprissa: no injuries or suspensions reported.
When do Cartagines and Saprissa play next?
Cartagines: Herediano v Cartagines, 25 October at 02:00 UTC; Saprissa: San Carlos v Saprissa, 25 October at 22:00 UTC.
Are there live scores for Cartagines v Saprissa?
Yes: the score on this page updates during the match.