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

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 vs Alajuelense: Starting Lineups Time : 21/02/2026 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa
2 - 1
Finished
Alajuelense
90' event Orlando Sinclair
88' event Ricardo Blanco Mora / Jorkaeff Azofeifa
88' event Orlando Sinclair / Luis Paradela
84' event Ariel Francisco Rodriguez Araya
72' event Gerson Torres / Bancy Hernandez
63' event Ariel Francisco Rodriguez Araya / Tomas Rodriguez
63' event Jefferson Brenes / David Guzman
49' event Mariano Nestor Torres
38' event Jorkaeff Azofeifa
12' event David Guzman
7' event Luis Paradela
event 90+11' Kenneth Vargas
event 86' Fernando Pinar / Isaac Badilla
event 86' Creichel Perez / Angel Zaldivar Caviedes
event 76' Aaron Salazar
event 72' Anthony Hernandez / Ronaldo Cisneros Morell
event 72' Rashir Parkins / Celso Borges
event 66' Celso Borges
event 34' Ronaldo Cisneros Morell
event 23' Aaron Salazar
event 12' Guillermo Villalobos
90' event Orlando Sinclair
event 90+11' Kenneth Vargas
88' event Ricardo Blanco Mora / Jorkaeff Azofeifa
event 86' Fernando Pinar / Isaac Badilla
88' event Orlando Sinclair / Luis Paradela
event 86' Creichel Perez / Angel Zaldivar Caviedes
84' event Ariel Francisco Rodriguez Araya
event 76' Aaron Salazar
72' event Gerson Torres / Bancy Hernandez
event 72' Anthony Hernandez / Ronaldo Cisneros Morell
63' event Ariel Francisco Rodriguez Araya / Tomas Rodriguez
event 72' Rashir Parkins / Celso Borges
63' event Jefferson Brenes / David Guzman
event 66' Celso Borges
49' event Mariano Nestor Torres
event 34' Ronaldo Cisneros Morell
38' event Jorkaeff Azofeifa
event 23' Aaron Salazar
12' event David Guzman
event 12' Guillermo Villalobos
7' event Luis Paradela
Deportivo Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa
Substitutions
#10 Jefferson Brenes
#14 Ariel Francisco Rodriguez Araya
#28 Gerson Torres
#12 Ricardo Blanco Mora
#24 Orlando Sinclair
#30 Minor Alvarez
#39 Alberth Barahona
#27 Rachid Enrique Chirino Serrano
#50 Mathias Elizondo
#46 Derek Woodly
Deportivo Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa Alajuelense Alajuelense
9Shots20
3Shots on Goal8
13Fouls15
10Corner Kick4
1Offside0
4Yellow card5
0Red card1
6Shots off goal12
74Attacks103
48Dangerous attacks63
6Corner Kicks(HT)3
Alajuelense Alajuelense
Substitutions
#7 Anthony Hernandez
#35 Rashir Parkins
#26 Fernando Pinar
#34 Creichel Perez
#1 Bayron Mora
#2 Deylan Paz
#25 Santiago van der Putten
#8 Malcom Pilone
#27 José Alvarado
#10 Joel Campbell
Commentary
90+11' Kenneth Vargas - Alajuelense receive a yellow card
90' Orlando Sinclair - Deportivo Saprissa receive a yellow card
88' Deportivo Saprissa — substitution: Ricardo Blanco Mora / Jorkaeff Azofeifa
88' Deportivo Saprissa — substitution: Orlando Sinclair / Luis Paradela
86' Alajuelense — substitution: Fernando Pinar / Isaac Badilla
86' Alajuelense — substitution: Creichel Perez / Angel Zaldivar Caviedes
84' Goal! Ariel Francisco Rodriguez Araya - Deportivo Saprissa
76' Aaron Salazar - Alajuelense receive second yellow card
72' Deportivo Saprissa — substitution: Gerson Torres / Bancy Hernandez
72' Alajuelense — substitution: Anthony Hernandez / Ronaldo Cisneros Morell
72' Alajuelense — substitution: Rashir Parkins / Celso Borges
66' Celso Borges - Alajuelense receive a yellow card
63' Deportivo Saprissa — substitution: Ariel Francisco Rodriguez Araya / Tomas Rodriguez
63' Deportivo Saprissa — substitution: Jefferson Brenes / David Guzman
49' Mariano Nestor Torres - Deportivo Saprissa receive a yellow card
38' Jorkaeff Azofeifa - Deportivo Saprissa receive a yellow card
34' Goal! Ronaldo Cisneros Morell - Alajuelense
23' Aaron Salazar - Alajuelense receive a yellow card
12' David Guzman - Deportivo Saprissa receive a yellow card
12' Guillermo Villalobos - Alajuelense receive a yellow card
7' Goal! Luis Paradela - Deportivo Saprissa

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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