Alajuelense vs Puntarenas: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 April

Alajuelense

W W D W W

1st place in Apertura

5-2

23/04/2026 22:00

Puntarenas

D L L D D

7th place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs Puntarenas on 23 April 2026 (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 Puntarenas preview before placing your bet.

Alajuelense will face Puntarenas in Costa Rica Primera Division on April 23, 2026 at 22:00.
Alajuelense are currently 1st with 40 points after 18 matches.
Puntarenas sit 7th with 21 points from 18 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.57.

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

2026-04-23

Alajuelense vs Puntarenas - Prediction & Odds

Alajuelense

Puntarenas

2026-04-23 22:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/04/2026

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alajuelense	40	18	12	4	2	29	10	19
02 Deportivo Saprissa	34	18	10	4	4	32	20	12
03 Cartagines Deportiva SA	28	18	7	7	4	19	12	7
04 Municipal Liberia	27	18	7	6	5	20	21	-1
05 Herediano	26	18	7	5	6	22	22	0
06 Perez Zeledon	23	18	6	5	7	25	28	-3
07 Puntarenas	21	18	4	9	5	22	21	1
08 Sporting San Jose	16	18	3	7	8	15	19	-4
09 Guadalupe FC	13	18	2	7	9	17	32	-15
10 AD San Carlos	13	18	3	4	11	15	31	-16

Clausura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	38	18	12	2	4	26	10	16
02 Deportivo Saprissa	34	18	10	4	4	34	19	15
03 Municipal Liberia	33	18	10	3	5	24	18	6
04 Cartagines Deportiva SA	32	18	10	2	6	26	20	6
05 Alajuelense	26	18	7	5	6	28	20	8
06 Sporting San Jose	22	18	6	4	8	16	21	-5
07 AD San Carlos	21	18	6	3	9	21	25	-4
08 Puntarenas	16	18	4	4	10	22	29	-7
09 Perez Zeledon	14	18	2	8	8	19	30	-11
10 Guadalupe FC	14	18	3	5	10	13	37	-24

Head To Head

28/02/2026 21:00

Puntarenas

2 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

26/09/2025 22:00

Alajuelense

2 - 2

Puntarenas

CRC D1

16/08/2025 20:00

Puntarenas

0 - 0

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

27/04/2025 19:00

Puntarenas

0 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC D1

Puntarenas

17%

Draw

67%

Alajuelense

17%

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

19/04/2026 19:00

Alajuelense 1 - 1 Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

11/04/2026 22:00

Sporting San Jose 0 - 2 Alajuelense

CRC D1

05/04/2026 21:00

Alajuelense 1 - 1 Guadalupe FC

CRC D1

21/03/2026 22:00

Herediano 2 - 1 Alajuelense

CRC D1

17/03/2026 21:00

Alajuelense 1 - 2 Los Angeles FC

CNCF CHL

13/03/2026 22:00

Alajuelense 3 - 0 Perez Zeledon

CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Puntarenas

18/04/2026 21:00

Puntarenas 1 - 2 Sporting San Jose

CRC D1

11/04/2026 20:00

Perez Zeledon 3 - 3 Puntarenas

CRC D1

05/04/2026 19:00

Puntarenas 0 - 1 Herediano

CRC D1

28/03/2026 20:00

Puntarenas 1 - 1 Sporting San Jose

CRC C

24/03/2026 22:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 1 Puntarenas

CRC C

20/03/2026 20:00

Puntarenas 0 - 1 Municipal Liberia

CRC D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

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

Puntarenas

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

24 (60%)16 (40%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

14 (39%)22 (61%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

Puntarenas

Under /Over

(80%)32 8(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

/Yes

(50%)20 20(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

Puntarenas

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Puntarenas

Total shots

12.14 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Alajuelense Pass Puntarenas

Total passes

575

Avg. 575 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Alajuelense

Played games

Puntarenas

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

Clean sheets

0.28

5.63

225

Corners

157

4.36

0.68

Throw-ins

0.00

0.83

Offsides

1.11

0.78

GK saves

0.72

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

Puntarenas

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

2.17

0.08

0.17

10.98

439

Fouls

410

11.39

0.05

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Alajuelense vs Puntarenas Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alajuelense vs Puntarenas on 23 April 2026 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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