Alajuelense vs Puntarenas: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 September

Alajuelense

W L W D W

2nd place in Apertura

2 - 0

17/09/2023 02:00

Puntarenas

L L W D L

10th place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs Puntarenas on 17 September 2023 (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 Puntarenas preview before placing your bet.

Alajuelense are currently 2nd with 46 points after 22 matches.
Puntarenas sit 10th with 21 points from 22 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Alajuelense and Puntarenas 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

STANDINGS UP TO 17/09/2023

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

30/04/2023 23:10

Alajuelense

4 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

26/02/2023 23:15

Puntarenas

1 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

17/09/2022 21:00

Puntarenas

0 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

23/03/2014 17:00

Puntarenas

1 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

26/01/2014 22:00

Alajuelense

3 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

18/10/2013 02:00

Alajuelense

0 - 1

Puntarenas

CRC D1

Alajuelense

33%

Draw

33%

Puntarenas

33%

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

14/09/2023 02:30

Alajuelense 2 - 0 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

10/09/2023 22:00

AD Grecia 1 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

07/09/2023 00:00

Alajuelense 2 - 1 Municipal Liberia CRC C

03/09/2023 23:00

Alajuelense 2 - 1 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

01/09/2023 02:00

Alajuelense 5 - 1 CD Motagua CNCF CACup

28/08/2023 00:00

Herediano 2 - 3 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Last 6 matches Puntarenas

14/09/2023 01:00

Puntarenas 1 - 0 Municipal Liberia CRC D1

09/09/2023 22:00

Sporting San Jose 0 - 3 Puntarenas CRC D1

02/09/2023 21:00

Puntarenas 1 - 0 AD San Carlos CRC D1

30/08/2023 02:00

Municipal Liberia 2 - 1 Puntarenas CRC C

27/08/2023 21:00

AD Guanacasteca 3 - 2 Puntarenas CRC D1

21/08/2023 21:00

Puntarenas 3 - 2 Herediano CRC D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Costa Rica Primera Div...

Played games

Goals

Scored

480

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

270

Avg. per game

0.90

Scored

276

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

270

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

237 (79%)63 (21%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

159 (69%)70 (31%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

Puntarenas

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

Puntarenas

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.09 avg / game

Blocked

46 total

Avg. 2.88

Puntarenas

Total shots

9.61 avg / game

Blocked

4 total

Avg. 4.00

Alajuelense Pass Puntarenas

Total passes

8147

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Alajuelense

300

Played games

Puntarenas

229

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

121

Clean sheets

0.30

5.31

1593

Corners

1090

4.76

1.06

318

Throw-ins

0.00

1.16

348

Offsides

234

1.02

1.40

421

GK saves

319

1.39

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

Puntarenas

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

563

488

2.13

0.11

0.16

7.35

2205

Fouls

1768

7.72

0.96

289

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Cartagines Deportiva SA

CRC

How We Build the Alajuelense vs Puntarenas Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alajuelense vs Puntarenas on 17 September 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 Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas'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 Puntarenas sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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