Alajuelense vs Sporting San Jose: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 January

Alajuelense

W L W D W

2nd place in Apertura

1-0

12/01/2024 22:00

Sporting San Jose

L W L W D

7th place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alajuelense vs Sporting San Jose on 12 January 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 Sporting San Jose preview before placing your bet.

Alajuelense are currently 2nd with 46 points after 22 matches.
Sporting San Jose sit 7th with 26 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Alajuelense to win with probability 64%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Alajuelense and Sporting San Jose 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

2024-01-12

Alajuelense vs Sporting San Jose - Prediction & Odds

Alajuelense

Sporting San Jose

2024-01-12 22:00

STANDINGS UP TO 12/01/2024

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

08/10/2023 19:40

Alajuelense

1 - 2

Sporting San Jose

CRC D1

05/08/2023 22:15

Sporting San Jose

0 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

29/03/2023 22:00

Sporting San Jose

2 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

29/01/2023 20:00

Alajuelense

3 - 1

Sporting San Jose

CRC D1

03/09/2022 20:00

Alajuelense

2 - 1

Sporting San Jose

CRC D1

09/08/2022 22:00

Sporting San Jose

2 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC D1

Alajuelense

33%

Draw

33%

Sporting San Jose

33%

Alajuelense Last 6 matches

10/12/2023 19:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

05/12/2023 23:00

Alajuelense 1 - 1 Real Esteli CNCF CACup

02/12/2023 22:00

Herediano 3 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

28/11/2023 23:00

Real Esteli 0 - 3 Alajuelense CNCF CACup

25/11/2023 22:00

Alajuelense 3 - 4 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

22/11/2023 21:00

Puntarenas 1 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sporting San Jose

25/11/2023 22:00

Herediano 3 - 0 Sporting San Jose CRC D1

21/11/2023 22:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 1 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

12/11/2023 20:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 0 Santos De Guapiles CRC D1

08/11/2023 22:15

Puntarenas 4 - 0 Sporting San Jose CRC D1

04/11/2023 19:00

Sporting San Jose 4 - 0 Perez Zeledon CRC D1

27/10/2023 22:00

Municipal Liberia 2 - 1 Sporting San Jose CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

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

Goals

Scored

253

Avg. per game

0.84

Conceded

142

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

161

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

212

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

173 (58%)127 (42%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

119 (44%)149 (56%)

Alajuelense

Recent matches

Sporting San Jose

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alajuelense

Sporting San Jose

Shots

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.09 avg / game

Blocked

46 total

Avg. 2.88

Sporting San Jose

Total shots

9.02 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 9.00

Alajuelense Pass Sporting San Jose

Total passes

8147

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

1101

Avg. 367 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Alajuelense

300

Played games

Sporting San Jose

268

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

121

Clean sheets

0.25

5.31

1593

Corners

1120

4.18

1.06

318

Throw-ins

0.35

1.16

348

Offsides

168

0.63

1.40

421

GK saves

339

1.26

Alajuelense

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting San Jose

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

563

614

2.29

0.11

0.16

7.35

2205

Fouls

1768

6.60

0.96

289

Tackles

0.03

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How We Build the Alajuelense vs Sporting San Jose Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alajuelense vs Sporting San Jose on 12 January 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 Sporting San Jose 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 Sporting San Jose'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 Sporting San Jose sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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