Alajuelense vs Herediano: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Alajuelense

W L W D W

2nd place in Apertura

1-0

16/05/2024 02:00

Herediano

D W L W W

3rd place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs Herediano on 16 May 2024 (kick-off: 02:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Alajuelense vs Herediano preview before placing your bet.

Alajuelense are currently 2nd with 46 points after 22 matches.
Herediano sit 3rd with 43 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Alajuelense to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Alajuelense and Herediano 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

02:00

2024-05-16

Alajuelense vs Herediano - Prediction & Odds

Alajuelense

Herediano

2024-05-16 02:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2024

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

01/05/2024 02:00

Herediano

1 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

25/02/2024 00:00

Alajuelense

0 - 1

Herediano

CRC D1

10/12/2023 23:00

Alajuelense

1 - 0

Herediano

CRC D1

03/12/2023 02:00

Herediano

3 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

02/11/2023 02:15

Alajuelense

2 - 2

Herediano

CNCF CACup

29/10/2023 02:00

Alajuelense

1 - 0

Herediano

CRC D1

Alajuelense

33%

Draw

33%

Herediano

33%

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

12/05/2024 21:00

Alajuelense 5 - 0 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

09/05/2024 01:00

Santos De Guapiles 0 - 3 Alajuelense CRC D1

05/05/2024 01:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

01/05/2024 02:00

Herediano 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

21/04/2024 02:00

Alajuelense 2 - 2 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

18/04/2024 02:00

Alajuelense 3 - 1 AD Grecia CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Herediano

12/05/2024 21:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 1 Herediano CRC D1

09/05/2024 02:30

Herediano 3 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

05/05/2024 01:00

Perez Zeledon 1 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

01/05/2024 02:00

Herediano 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

23/04/2024 02:00

AD Guanacasteca 1 - 2 Herediano CRC D1

19/04/2024 02:00

Herediano 1 - 1 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

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

Goals

Scored

250

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

143

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored

268

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

153

Avg. per game

0.51

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

171 (57%)129 (43%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

181 (60%)119 (40%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

Herediano

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

Herediano

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.09 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.73

Herediano

Total shots

10.97 avg / game

Blocked

33 total

Avg. 2.75

Alajuelense Pass Herediano

Total passes

7711

Avg. 406 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

5296

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Alajuelense

300

Played games

Herediano

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

120

Clean sheets

110

0.37

5.31

1593

Corners

1437

4.79

0.91

273

Throw-ins

103

0.34

1.15

346

Offsides

235

0.78

1.39

418

GK saves

369

1.23

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

Herediano

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

565

659

2.20

0.12

0.13

7.25

2175

Fouls

2237

7.46

0.93

278

Tackles

206

0.69

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How We Build the Alajuelense vs Herediano Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alajuelense vs Herediano on 16 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 Herediano 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 Herediano'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 Herediano sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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