C.S. Cartaginés defeated Municipal Pérez Zeledón 1-0 today, February 8, 2026, in Round 6 of the Costa Rican Primera División Clausura.
Match Details
- Competition: Liga FPD (Costa Rica), Clausura – Round 6.
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- Venue: Estadio José Rafael “Fello” Meza Ivankovich, Cartago.
- Result: C.S. Cartaginés 1-0 Municipal Pérez Zeledón.
Key Performance Context
- Head-to-Head Dominance: With this victory, C.S. Cartaginés extends its unbeaten streak against Municipal Pérez Zeledón to seven consecutive meetings (5 wins, 2 draws).
- Clausura Standings: Following the win, C.S. Cartaginés remains near the top of the table in 2nd place with 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), trailing only Herediano.
- Form: This win marks a crucial bounce-back for Cartaginés, who had previously recorded a loss and a draw in their most recent league fixtures.
- Next Meeting: The two teams are scheduled to meet again on March 22, 2026, for Round 13 of the Clausura campaign
Betting Review
The 1-0 victory for C.S. Cartaginés over Municipal Pérez Zeledón on February 8, 2026, was a favorable result for home favorites and “Under” goal bettors. The match aligned with pre-game trends that suggested a low-scoring victory for Cartaginés, who maintained their strong head-to-head record against their opponents.
Betting Market Performance
| Market | Outcome | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Match Result (1X2) | C.S. Cartaginés Win | Successfully cleared at closing odds between 1.63 and 1.69. |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Under 2.5 Goals | Won comfortably; pre-match “Under” trends were strong (3 of last 4 for both teams). |
| Both Teams to Score | No | Successful; Pérez Zeledón has now failed to score in three consecutive matches. |
| Double Chance | Cartaginés or Draw | Low-risk winner, with odds typically around 1/8 pre-match. |
| Correct Score | 1-0 | High-value win; odds for this specific scoreline were approximately 5/1. |
Key Betting Insights
- Favorite Performance: C.S. Cartaginés justified their position as heavy home favorites (approx. -150 to -160 in American odds).
- H2H Dominance: This result marked the 7th consecutive match where Cartaginés avoided defeat against Pérez Zeledón (5 wins, 2 draws), continuing a profitable trend for those backing the home side.
- Defensive Reliability: Bettors who followed Pérez Zeledón’s recent goal drought were rewarded, as the visitors have now failed to find the net in their last 270+ minutes of league play.
- Clausura Standing Impact: The win keeps C.S. Cartaginés in 2nd place (10 points), while Municipal Pérez Zeledón remains in 5th place with 7 points.