Alajuelense vs AD San Carlos: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Alajuelense

W L W D W

2nd place in Apertura

3 - 0

18/08/2023 22:00

AD San Carlos

L W W W W

6th place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs AD San Carlos on 18 August 2023 (kick-off: 22:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Alajuelense vs AD San Carlos preview before placing your bet.

Alajuelense are currently 2nd with 46 points after 22 matches.
AD San Carlos sit 6th with 26 points from 22 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Alajuelense, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. AD San Carlos have no wins, while 4 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2023

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Deportivo Saprissa	55	22	18	1	3	53	19	34
02 Alajuelense	46	22	14	4	4	42	23	19
03 Herediano	43	22	13	4	5	43	20	23
04 Cartagines Deportiva SA	37	22	11	4	7	36	28	8
05 AD Guanacasteca	37	22	11	4	7	28	25	3
06 AD San Carlos	26	22	7	5	10	26	28	-2
07 Sporting San Jose	26	22	7	5	10	26	35	-9
08 Santos De Guapiles	23	22	5	8	9	17	26	-9
09 Municipal Liberia	22	22	5	7	10	36	43	-7
10 Puntarenas	21	22	6	3	13	26	34	-8
11 Perez Zeledon	17	22	4	5	13	17	46	-29
12 AD Grecia	15	22	3	6	13	19	42	-23

Autumn	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Deportivo Saprissa	48	22	14	6	2	41	18	23
02 Herediano	44	22	13	5	4	34	17	17
03 Alajuelense	41	22	11	8	3	37	18	19
04 AD San Carlos	37	22	10	7	5	40	29	11
05 Municipal Liberia	37	22	11	4	7	36	31	5
06 Sporting San Jose	32	22	9	5	8	29	29	0
07 AD Guanacasteca	30	22	8	6	8	30	28	2
08 Perez Zeledon	23	22	6	5	11	19	30	-11
09 Cartagines Deportiva SA	20	22	4	8	10	21	30	-9
10 Puntarenas	19	22	4	7	11	18	31	-13
11 AD Grecia	15	22	3	6	13	18	31	-13
12 Santos De Guapiles	15	22	4	3	15	19	50	-31

Head To Head

19/03/2023 17:00

AD San Carlos

2 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC D1

21/01/2023 21:00

Alajuelense

4 - 1

AD San Carlos

CRC D1

24/09/2022 22:00

AD San Carlos

0 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

12/05/2022 22:00

Alajuelense

1 - 0

AD San Carlos

CRC D1

06/03/2022 20:00

AD San Carlos

1 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

17/09/2021 22:00

Alajuelense

2 - 2

AD San Carlos

CRC D1

Alajuelense

33%

Draw

67%

AD San Carlos

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

13/08/2023 18:00

Perez Zeledon 1 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

08/08/2023 18:00

Hankook Verdes 0 - 3 Alajuelense CNCF CACup

05/08/2023 22:15

Sporting San Jose 0 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

01/08/2023 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Olancho FC CNCF CACup

29/07/2023 20:00

Alajuelense 3 - 3 Municipal Liberia CRC D1

26/07/2023 21:00

Santos De Guapiles 0 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches AD San Carlos

15/08/2023 21:45

AD San Carlos 2 - 1 Escorpiones Belen CRC C

11/08/2023 21:30

AD San Carlos 1 - 1 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

05/08/2023 17:00

AD Guanacasteca 0 - 0 AD San Carlos CRC D1

30/07/2023 19:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 0 AD San Carlos CRC D1

27/07/2023 21:30

AD San Carlos 3 - 0 AD Grecia CRC D1

06/05/2023 19:30

Perez Zeledon 2 - 0 AD San Carlos CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Alajuelense

AD San Carlos

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored

Avg. per game

1.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.09

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 25 home matches

YesNo

22 (88%)3 (12%)

In last 25 home matches

NoYes

18 (78%)5 (22%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

AD San Carlos

Under /Over

(68%)17 8(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

Under /Over

(48%)12 13(52%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)5 18(78%)

Under /Over

(24%)6 19(76%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(52%)12 11(48%)

/Yes

(36%)9 16(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(52%)12 11(48%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

AD San Carlos

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

16.76 avg / game

Blocked

6 total

Avg. 3.00

AD San Carlos

Total shots

5.26 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Alajuelense Pass AD San Carlos

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Alajuelense

Played games

AD San Carlos

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.56

Clean sheets

0.26

8.00

200

Corners

133

5.78

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.76

Offsides

1.04

1.68

GK saves

1.78

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

AD San Carlos

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.20

1.48

0.12

0.13

8.12

203

Fouls

230

10.00

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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International San Carlos

How We Build the Alajuelense vs AD San Carlos Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alajuelense vs AD San Carlos on 18 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Costa Rica Primera Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Alajuelense vs AD San Carlos Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Alajuelense's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AD San Carlos's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Costa Rica Primera Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Costa Rica Primera Division standings and the Costa Rica Primera Division form table to understand exactly where Alajuelense and AD San Carlos sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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