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

Alajuelense

L W W W W

1st place in Apertura

1-0

21/05/2025 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

W W D D W

2nd place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa on 21 May 2025 (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 Deportivo Saprissa preview before placing your bet.

Alajuelense are currently 1st with 46 points after 22 matches.
Deportivo Saprissa sit 2nd with 41 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Alajuelense to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa have each won 1 of the last 6 meetings, 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

22:00

2025-05-21

Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa - Prediction & Odds

Alajuelense

Deportivo Saprissa

2025-05-21 22:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/05/2025

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alajuelense	46	22	13	7	2	37	18	19
02 Deportivo Saprissa	41	22	12	5	5	37	28	9
03 AD San Carlos	39	22	10	9	3	41	26	15
04 Herediano	35	22	10	5	7	34	28	6
05 AD Guanacasteca	35	22	10	5	7	26	31	-5
06 Cartagines Deportiva SA	34	22	10	4	8	33	29	4
07 Sporting San Jose	27	22	8	3	11	27	27	0
08 Municipal Liberia	26	22	7	5	10	32	30	2
09 Perez Zeledon	22	22	4	10	8	20	27	-7
10 Santos De Guapiles	21	22	5	6	11	29	39	-10
11 Santa Ana	20	22	5	5	12	22	39	-17
12 Puntarenas	15	22	3	6	13	18	34	-16

Autumn	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	46	22	13	7	2	38	18	20
02 Alajuelense	42	22	10	12	0	28	12	16
03 Puntarenas	41	22	11	8	3	29	18	11
04 Deportivo Saprissa	39	22	11	6	5	30	18	12
05 Cartagines Deportiva SA	38	22	11	5	6	29	16	13
06 Sporting San Jose	31	22	9	4	9	25	28	-3
07 Municipal Liberia	24	22	7	3	12	26	26	0
08 Santos De Guapiles	24	22	6	6	10	26	33	-7
09 Perez Zeledon	23	22	6	5	11	16	28	-12
10 AD San Carlos	19	22	4	7	11	16	23	-7
11 AD Guanacasteca	16	22	3	7	12	12	33	-21
12 Santa Ana	14	22	2	8	12	22	44	-22

Head To Head

18/05/2025 17:00

Deportivo Saprissa

3 - 3

Alajuelense

CRC D1

21/04/2025 22:00

Alajuelense

1 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

09/02/2025 13:00

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

02/11/2024 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

3 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

01/09/2024 18:00

Alajuelense

1 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

17/07/2024 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 3

Alajuelense

CRSC

Alajuelense

17%

Draw

67%

Deportivo Saprissa

17%

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

18/05/2025 17:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 3 Alajuelense CRC D1

14/05/2025 20:45

Alajuelense 0 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

11/05/2025 21:00

Puntarenas 0 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

07/05/2025 22:00

Alajuelense 2 - 0 Municipal Liberia CRC D1

04/05/2025 13:00

Santa Ana 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

27/04/2025 19:00

Puntarenas 0 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches Deportivo Saprissa

18/05/2025 17:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 3 Alajuelense CRC D1

14/05/2025 22:45

Herediano 2 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

11/05/2025 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa 4 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

07/05/2025 22:00

Perez Zeledon 0 - 3 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

30/04/2025 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 0 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

26/04/2025 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa 1 - 1 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.33

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 54 matches

YesNo

25 (46%)29 (54%)

In last 54 matches

NoYes

24 (46%)28 (54%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

Deportivo Saprissa

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

Deportivo Saprissa

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.56 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Deportivo Saprissa

Total shots

11.86 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Alajuelense Pass Deportivo Saprissa

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Alajuelense

Played games

Deportivo Saprissa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.40

5.67

306

Corners

279

5.37

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.59

Offsides

1.23

2.11

114

GK saves

122

2.35

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

Deportivo Saprissa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

1.69

0.13

0.17

9.17

495

Fouls

533

10.25

0.00

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 May 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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