Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Alajuelense

W L W D W

2nd place in Apertura

1-0

22/05/2024 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

W W W W W

1st place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa on 22 May 2024 (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 2nd with 46 points after 22 matches.
Deportivo Saprissa sit 1st with 55 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Alajuelense to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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

2024-05-22

Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa - Prediction & Odds

Alajuelense

Deportivo Saprissa

2024-05-22 22:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/05/2024

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

20/04/2024 22:00

Alajuelense

2 - 2

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

16/02/2024 23:00

Deportivo Saprissa

0 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

18/11/2023 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

0 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC C

04/11/2023 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

03/09/2023 19:00

Alajuelense

2 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

28/05/2023 20:00

Deportivo Saprissa

3 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

Alajuelense

33%

Draw

33%

Deportivo Saprissa

33%

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

18/05/2024 22:00

Herediano 1 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

15/05/2024 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

12/05/2024 17:00

Alajuelense 5 - 0 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

08/05/2024 21:00

Santos De Guapiles 0 - 3 Alajuelense CRC D1

04/05/2024 21:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

30/04/2024 22:00

Herediano 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Deportivo Saprissa

19/05/2024 19:00

Deportivo Saprissa 4 - 0 AD San Carlos CRC D1

16/05/2024 21:00

AD San Carlos 0 - 1 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

12/05/2024 17:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 1 Santos De Guapiles CRC D1

07/05/2024 21:00

AD San Carlos 0 - 3 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

05/05/2024 17:00

Puntarenas 0 - 2 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

28/04/2024 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa 4 - 1 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

Win

100%

Draw

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

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 50 matches

YesNo

30 (60%)20 (40%)

In last 50 matches

NoYes

40 (77%)12 (23%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

Deportivo Saprissa

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

Deportivo Saprissa

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.68 avg / game

Blocked

8 total

Avg. 2.67

Deportivo Saprissa

Total shots

11.19 avg / game

Blocked

10 total

Avg. 3.33

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

0.46

Clean sheets

0.46

6.20

310

Corners

270

5.19

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.66

Offsides

1.54

2.24

112

GK saves

119

2.29

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

Deportivo Saprissa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.44

1.58

0.16

0.17

9.40

470

Fouls

490

9.42

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 22 May 2024 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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