Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 May

Deportivo Saprissa

W W W W W

1st place in Apertura

3-0

26/05/2024 18:00

Alajuelense

W L W D W

2nd place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense on 26 May 2024 (kick-off: 18:00) 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 1st with 55 points after 22 matches.
Alajuelense sit 2nd with 46 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Deportivo Saprissa to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Alajuelense, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Deportivo Saprissa have one win, 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

18:00

2024-05-26

Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense - Prediction & Odds

Deportivo Saprissa

Alajuelense

2024-05-26 18:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/05/2024

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

22/05/2024 22:00

Alajuelense

1 - 0

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

20/04/2024 22:00

Alajuelense

2 - 2

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

16/02/2024 23:00

Deportivo Saprissa

0 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

18/11/2023 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

0 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC C

04/11/2023 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

03/09/2023 19:00

Alajuelense

2 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

Deportivo Saprissa

17%

Draw

33%

Alajuelense

50%

Deportivo Saprissa Last 6 matches

22/05/2024 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

19/05/2024 19:00

Deportivo Saprissa 4 - 0 AD San Carlos CRC D1

16/05/2024 21:00

AD San Carlos 0 - 1 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

12/05/2024 17:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 1 Santos De Guapiles CRC D1

07/05/2024 21:00

AD San Carlos 0 - 3 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

05/05/2024 17:00

Puntarenas 0 - 2 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Alajuelense

22/05/2024 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

18/05/2024 22:00

Herediano 1 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

15/05/2024 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

12/05/2024 17:00

Alajuelense 5 - 0 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

08/05/2024 21:00

Santos De Guapiles 0 - 3 Alajuelense CRC D1

04/05/2024 21:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 52 matches

YesNo

40 (77%)12 (23%)

In last 52 matches

NoYes

30 (60%)20 (40%)

Deportivo Saprissa

Recent matches

Alajuelense

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Deportivo Saprissa

Alajuelense

Shots

Deportivo Saprissa

Total shots

11.19 avg / game

Blocked

10 total

Avg. 3.33

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.68 avg / game

Blocked

8 total

Avg. 2.67

Deportivo Saprissa Pass Alajuelense

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Deportivo Saprissa

Played games

Alajuelense

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

Clean sheets

0.46

5.19

270

Corners

310

6.20

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.54

Offsides

1.66

2.29

119

GK saves

112

2.24

Deportivo Saprissa

DISCIPLINARY

Alajuelense

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

1.44

0.17

0.16

9.42

490

Fouls

470

9.40

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

Cartagines Deportiva SA

CRC

08/23

International San Carlos

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense on 26 May 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.

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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