Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Deportivo Saprissa

L W W D W

2nd place in Apertura

2-1

21/02/2026 22:00

Alajuelense

W W D W W

1st place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense on 21 February 2026 (kick-off: 22:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense preview before placing your bet.

Deportivo Saprissa are currently 2nd with 34 points after 18 matches.
Alajuelense sit 1st with 40 points from 18 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Deportivo Saprissa to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Alajuelense, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Deportivo Saprissa have no wins, 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

2026-02-21

Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense - Prediction & Odds

Deportivo Saprissa

Alajuelense

2026-02-21 22:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/02/2026

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

20/12/2025 21:00

Alajuelense

3 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

17/12/2025 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

2 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC D1

19/10/2025 20:00

Alajuelense

2 - 0

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

30/08/2025 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

0 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

21/05/2025 22:00

Alajuelense

1 - 0

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

18/05/2025 17:00

Deportivo Saprissa

3 - 3

Alajuelense

CRC D1

Deportivo Saprissa

Draw

33%

Alajuelense

67%

Deportivo Saprissa Last 6 matches

15/02/2026 17:00

Municipal Liberia 0 - 1 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

11/02/2026 20:00

AD Carmelita 2 - 4 Deportivo Saprissa CRC C

08/02/2026 17:00

Deportivo Saprissa 2 - 1 AD San Carlos CRC D1

05/02/2026 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa 6 - 0 AD Carmelita CRC C

29/01/2026 17:30

Perez Zeledon 3 - 3 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

25/01/2026 20:00

Deportivo Saprissa 0 - 0 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Alajuelense

15/02/2026 20:00

Alajuelense 1 - 2 Sporting San Jose CRC D1

10/02/2026 21:00

Municipal Liberia 3 - 1 Alajuelense CRC C

07/02/2026 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 1 Herediano CRC D1

03/02/2026 22:00

Alajuelense 0 - 1 Municipal Liberia CRC C

27/01/2026 20:00

Guadalupe FC 1 - 3 Alajuelense CRC D1

24/01/2026 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 AD San Carlos 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

Deportivo Saprissa

Alajuelense

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.38

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 43 matches

YesNo

29 (67%)14 (33%)

In last 43 matches

NoYes

24 (60%)16 (40%)

Deportivo Saprissa

Recent matches

Alajuelense

Under /Over

(86%)37 6(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)32 8(20%)

Under /Over

(35%)15 28(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

Under /Over

(58%)25 18(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

/Yes

(58%)25 18(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)20 20(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Deportivo Saprissa

Alajuelense

Shots

Deportivo Saprissa

Total shots

15.26 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Deportivo Saprissa Pass Alajuelense

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

575

Avg. 575 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Deportivo Saprissa

Played games

Alajuelense

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.43

6.56

282

Corners

225

5.63

0.00

Throw-ins

0.68

1.33

Offsides

0.83

0.40

GK saves

0.78

Deportivo Saprissa

DISCIPLINARY

Alajuelense

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.56

110

2.33

0.07

0.08

13.35

574

Fouls

439

10.98

0.00

Tackles

0.05

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How We Build the Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense on 21 February 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.

Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Deportivo Saprissa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Alajuelense'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 Deportivo Saprissa and Alajuelense sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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