Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Alajuelense

L D W D W

3rd place in Costa Rica Primera Division

3 - 0

18/05/2023 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

W D W W W

2nd place in Costa Rica Primera Division

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa on 18 May 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 Deportivo Saprissa preview before placing your bet.

Alajuelense are currently 3rd with 31 points after 16 matches.
Deportivo Saprissa sit 2nd with 36 points from 16 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Deportivo Saprissa, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Alajuelense 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

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	38	16	11	5	0	37	14	23
02 Deportivo Saprissa	36	16	11	3	2	28	10	18
03 Alajuelense	31	16	9	4	3	26	18	8
04 Puntarenas	25	16	6	7	3	22	16	6
05 Sporting San Jose	22	16	6	4	6	29	26	3
06 AD Grecia	21	16	7	0	9	28	35	-7
07 AD San Carlos	20	16	5	5	6	19	23	-4
08 Perez Zeledon	19	16	6	1	9	19	25	-6
09 Cartagines Deportiva SA	17	16	4	5	7	25	27	-2
10 Guadalupe FC	16	16	5	1	10	19	29	-10
11 Santos De Guapiles	12	16	2	6	8	19	29	-10
12 AD Guanacasteca	9	16	2	3	11	9	28	-19

Head To Head

02/04/2023 19:00

Alajuelense

0 - 2

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

03/02/2023 22:15

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

14/10/2022 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

2 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

08/10/2022 21:00

Alajuelense

0 - 0

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

10/09/2022 20:00

Alajuelense

0 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

22/06/2022 22:00

Alajuelense

1 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

Alajuelense

Draw

50%

Deportivo Saprissa

50%

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

13/05/2023 22:00

Alajuelense 3 - 0 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

10/05/2023 22:00

Cartagines Deportiva SA 2 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

07/05/2023 17:00

Guadalupe FC 3 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

30/04/2023 19:10

Alajuelense 4 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

24/04/2023 22:00

Cartagines Deportiva SA 0 - 5 Alajuelense CRC D1

19/04/2023 16:00

AD Grecia 0 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Deportivo Saprissa

14/05/2023 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

11/05/2023 22:00

Herediano 1 - 2 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

06/05/2023 22:15

Deportivo Saprissa 5 - 1 AD Grecia CRC D1

29/04/2023 22:00

Sporting San Jose 0 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

23/04/2023 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

19/04/2023 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa 7 - 0 Perez Zeledon CRC D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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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

1.07

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.86

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

27 (59%)19 (41%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

27 (54%)23 (46%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

Deportivo Saprissa

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

Deportivo Saprissa

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.51 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Deportivo Saprissa

Total shots

13.42 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Alajuelense Pass Deportivo Saprissa

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

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

0.37

Clean sheets

0.52

5.11

235

Corners

271

5.42

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

2.22

102

Offsides

1.64

1.91

GK saves

1.56

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

Deportivo Saprissa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.11

114

2.28

0.11

0.20

9.24

425

Fouls

530

10.60

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Cartagines Deportiva SA

CRC

08/23

International San Carlos

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC

How We Build the Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa on 18 May 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 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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