Puntarenas vs Alajuelense: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 February

Puntarenas

D D D D L

4th place in Costa Rica Primera Division

1 - 0

26/02/2023 23:15

Alajuelense

L D W D W

3rd place in Costa Rica Primera Division

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Puntarenas vs Alajuelense on 26 February 2023 (kick-off: 23:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Puntarenas vs Alajuelense preview before placing your bet.

Puntarenas are currently 4th with 25 points after 16 matches.
Alajuelense sit 3rd with 31 points from 16 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Puntarenas and Alajuelense 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

STANDINGS UP TO 26/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	38	16	11	5	0	37	14	23
02 Deportivo Saprissa	36	16	11	3	2	28	10	18
03 Alajuelense	31	16	9	4	3	26	18	8
04 Puntarenas	25	16	6	7	3	22	16	6
05 Sporting San Jose	22	16	6	4	6	29	26	3
06 AD Grecia	21	16	7	0	9	28	35	-7
07 AD San Carlos	20	16	5	5	6	19	23	-4
08 Perez Zeledon	19	16	6	1	9	19	25	-6
09 Cartagines Deportiva SA	17	16	4	5	7	25	27	-2
10 Guadalupe FC	16	16	5	1	10	19	29	-10
11 Santos De Guapiles	12	16	2	6	8	19	29	-10
12 AD Guanacasteca	9	16	2	3	11	9	28	-19

Head To Head

17/09/2022 21:00

Puntarenas

0 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

23/03/2014 17:00

Puntarenas

1 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

26/01/2014 22:00

Alajuelense

3 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

18/10/2013 02:00

Alajuelense

0 - 1

Puntarenas

CRC D1

25/08/2013 17:00

Puntarenas

2 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

28/04/2013 22:00

Alajuelense

2 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

Puntarenas

33%

Draw

33%

Alajuelense

33%

Puntarenas Last 6 matches

18/02/2023 21:00

AD Guanacasteca 1 - 1 Puntarenas CRC D1

12/02/2023 17:00

AD Grecia 4 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

09/02/2023 02:00

Puntarenas 2 - 0 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

05/02/2023 21:00

Guadalupe FC 0 - 1 Puntarenas CRC D1

29/01/2023 21:00

Puntarenas 1 - 2 Perez Zeledon CRC D1

26/01/2023 02:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Alajuelense

22/02/2023 02:00

Alajuelense 3 - 2 Cartagines Deportiva SA CRC D1

18/02/2023 02:00

Alajuelense 5 - 0 AD Grecia CRC D1

12/02/2023 02:00

Herediano 0 - 4 Alajuelense CRC D1

09/02/2023 02:00

Alajuelense 2 - 1 Perez Zeledon CRC D1

04/02/2023 02:15

Deportivo Saprissa 1 - 1 Alajuelense CRC D1

30/01/2023 00:00

Alajuelense 3 - 1 Sporting San Jose CRC D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Costa Rica Primera Div...

Played games

Goals

Scored

276

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

270

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

480

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

270

Avg. per game

0.90

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 229 matches

YesNo

159 (69%)70 (31%)

In last 229 matches

NoYes

237 (79%)63 (21%)

Puntarenas

Recent matches

Alajuelense

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Puntarenas

Alajuelense

Shots

Puntarenas

Total shots

9.61 avg / game

Blocked

4 total

Avg. 4.00

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.09 avg / game

Blocked

46 total

Avg. 2.88

Puntarenas Pass Alajuelense

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

8147

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Puntarenas

229

Played games

Alajuelense

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

121

0.40

4.76

1090

Corners

1593

5.31

0.00

Throw-ins

318

1.06

1.02

234

Offsides

348

1.16

1.39

319

GK saves

421

1.40

Puntarenas

DISCIPLINARY

Alajuelense

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

488

563

1.88

0.16

0.11

7.72

1768

Fouls

2205

7.35

0.00

Tackles

289

0.96

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How We Build the Puntarenas vs Alajuelense Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Puntarenas vs Alajuelense on 26 February 2023 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.

Puntarenas vs Alajuelense Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Puntarenas'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 Puntarenas and Alajuelense sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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