Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Deportivo Saprissa

W W D D W

2nd place in Apertura

3-3

18/05/2025 17:00

Alajuelense

L W W W W

1st place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 17:00) 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 41 points after 22 matches.
Alajuelense sit 1st with 46 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Deportivo Saprissa to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Deportivo Saprissa, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Alajuelense have one win, while 3 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

17:00

2025-05-18

Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense - Prediction & Odds

Deportivo Saprissa

Alajuelense

2025-05-18 17:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alajuelense	46	22	13	7	2	37	18	19
02 Deportivo Saprissa	41	22	12	5	5	37	28	9
03 AD San Carlos	39	22	10	9	3	41	26	15
04 Herediano	35	22	10	5	7	34	28	6
05 AD Guanacasteca	35	22	10	5	7	26	31	-5
06 Cartagines Deportiva SA	34	22	10	4	8	33	29	4
07 Sporting San Jose	27	22	8	3	11	27	27	0
08 Municipal Liberia	26	22	7	5	10	32	30	2
09 Perez Zeledon	22	22	4	10	8	20	27	-7
10 Santos De Guapiles	21	22	5	6	11	29	39	-10
11 Santa Ana	20	22	5	5	12	22	39	-17
12 Puntarenas	15	22	3	6	13	18	34	-16

Autumn	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	46	22	13	7	2	38	18	20
02 Alajuelense	42	22	10	12	0	28	12	16
03 Puntarenas	41	22	11	8	3	29	18	11
04 Deportivo Saprissa	39	22	11	6	5	30	18	12
05 Cartagines Deportiva SA	38	22	11	5	6	29	16	13
06 Sporting San Jose	31	22	9	4	9	25	28	-3
07 Municipal Liberia	24	22	7	3	12	26	26	0
08 Santos De Guapiles	24	22	6	6	10	26	33	-7
09 Perez Zeledon	23	22	6	5	11	16	28	-12
10 AD San Carlos	19	22	4	7	11	16	23	-7
11 AD Guanacasteca	16	22	3	7	12	12	33	-21
12 Santa Ana	14	22	2	8	12	22	44	-22

Head To Head

21/04/2025 22:00

Alajuelense

1 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

09/02/2025 13:00

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

02/11/2024 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

3 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

01/09/2024 18:00

Alajuelense

1 - 1

Deportivo Saprissa

CRC D1

17/07/2024 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa

1 - 3

Alajuelense

CRSC

26/05/2024 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa

3 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

Deportivo Saprissa

33%

Draw

50%

Alajuelense

17%

Deportivo Saprissa Last 6 matches

14/05/2025 22:45

Herediano 2 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

11/05/2025 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa 4 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

07/05/2025 22:00

Perez Zeledon 0 - 3 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

30/04/2025 18:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 0 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

26/04/2025 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa 1 - 1 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

21/04/2025 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 1 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Alajuelense

14/05/2025 20:45

Alajuelense 0 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

11/05/2025 21:00

Puntarenas 0 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

07/05/2025 22:00

Alajuelense 2 - 0 Municipal Liberia CRC D1

04/05/2025 13:00

Santa Ana 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

27/04/2025 19:00

Puntarenas 0 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

21/04/2025 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 1 Deportivo Saprissa CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

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

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 52 matches

YesNo

31 (60%)21 (40%)

In last 52 matches

NoYes

26 (48%)28 (52%)

Deportivo Saprissa

Recent matches

Alajuelense

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Deportivo Saprissa

Alajuelense

Shots

Deportivo Saprissa

Total shots

11.86 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.56 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

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

0.40

Clean sheets

0.44

5.37

279

Corners

306

5.67

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.23

Offsides

1.59

2.35

122

GK saves

114

2.11

Deportivo Saprissa

DISCIPLINARY

Alajuelense

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.69

1.76

0.17

0.13

10.25

533

Fouls

495

9.17

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 18 May 2025 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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