Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Alajuelense

W W D W W

1st place in Apertura

3-1

21/12/2025 01:00

Deportivo Saprissa

L W W D W

2nd place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa on 21 December 2025 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa preview before placing your bet.

Alajuelense are currently 1st with 40 points after 18 matches.
Deportivo Saprissa sit 2nd with 34 points from 18 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Alajuelense to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Alajuelense, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Deportivo Saprissa have no wins, while 3 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

01:00

2025-12-21

Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa - Prediction & Odds

Alajuelense

Deportivo Saprissa

2025-12-21 01:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2025

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alajuelense	40	18	12	4	2	29	10	19
02 Deportivo Saprissa	34	18	10	4	4	32	20	12
03 Cartagines Deportiva SA	28	18	7	7	4	19	12	7
04 Municipal Liberia	27	18	7	6	5	20	21	-1
05 Herediano	26	18	7	5	6	22	22	0
06 Perez Zeledon	23	18	6	5	7	25	28	-3
07 Puntarenas	21	18	4	9	5	22	21	1
08 Sporting San Jose	16	18	3	7	8	15	19	-4
09 Guadalupe FC	13	18	2	7	9	17	32	-15
10 AD San Carlos	13	18	3	4	11	15	31	-16

Clausura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	38	18	12	2	4	26	10	16
02 Deportivo Saprissa	34	18	10	4	4	34	19	15
03 Municipal Liberia	33	18	10	3	5	24	18	6
04 Cartagines Deportiva SA	32	18	10	2	6	26	20	6
05 Alajuelense	26	18	7	5	6	28	20	8
06 Sporting San Jose	22	18	6	4	8	16	21	-5
07 AD San Carlos	21	18	6	3	9	21	25	-4
08 Puntarenas	16	18	4	4	10	22	29	-7
09 Perez Zeledon	14	18	2	8	8	19	30	-11
10 Guadalupe FC	14	18	3	5	10	13	37	-24

Head To Head

18/12/2025 02:00

Deportivo Saprissa

2 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC D1

20/10/2025 00:00

Alajuelense

2 - 0

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

31/08/2025 02:00

Deportivo Saprissa

0 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

22/05/2025 02:00

Alajuelense

1 - 0

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

18/05/2025 21:00

Deportivo Saprissa

3 - 3

Alajuelense

CRC D1

22/04/2025 02:00

Alajuelense

1 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

Alajuelense

50%

Draw

50%

Deportivo Saprissa

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

18/12/2025 02:00

Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

14/12/2025 02:00

Alajuelense 3 - 0 Municipal Liberia CRC D1

11/12/2025 02:00

Municipal Liberia 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

07/12/2025 02:00

AD San Carlos 0 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

04/12/2025 02:00

Xelaju MC 1 - 1 Alajuelense CNCF CACup

30/11/2025 17:00

Cartagines Deportiva SA 0 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Deportivo Saprissa

18/12/2025 02:00

Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

14/12/2025 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 1 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

12/12/2025 02:00

Cartagines Deportiva SA 1 - 2 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

06/12/2025 01:00

Sporting San Jose 0 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

30/11/2025 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 1 Municipal Liberia CRC D1

23/11/2025 02:00

Deportivo Saprissa 1 - 1 Herediano CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Costa Rica Primera Div...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Alajuelense

Deportivo Saprissa

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.38

Scored

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

24 (60%)16 (40%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

29 (67%)14 (33%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

Deportivo Saprissa

Under /Over

(80%)32 8(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(86%)37 6(14%)

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)15 28(65%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)25 18(42%)

/Yes

(50%)20 20(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)25 18(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

Deportivo Saprissa

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Deportivo Saprissa

Total shots

15.26 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Alajuelense Pass Deportivo Saprissa

Total passes

575

Avg. 575 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Alajuelense

Played games

Deportivo Saprissa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

Clean sheets

0.30

5.63

225

Corners

282

6.56

0.68

Throw-ins

0.00

0.83

Offsides

1.33

0.78

GK saves

0.40

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

Deportivo Saprissa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

110

2.56

0.08

0.07

10.98

439

Fouls

574

13.35

0.05

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Cartagines Deportiva SA

CRC

How We Build the Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa on 21 December 2025 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 Deportivo Saprissa 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 Deportivo Saprissa'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 Deportivo Saprissa sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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