Puntarenas vs Alajuelense: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Puntarenas

L L W D L

10th place in Apertura

0-1

17/01/2024 21:00

Alajuelense

W L W D W

2nd place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Puntarenas vs Alajuelense on 17 January 2024 (kick-off: 21:00) 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 10th with 21 points after 22 matches.
Alajuelense sit 2nd with 46 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Alajuelense to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Alajuelense, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Puntarenas 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

21:00

2024-01-17

Puntarenas vs Alajuelense - Prediction & Odds

Puntarenas

Alajuelense

2024-01-17 21:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2024

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

22/11/2023 21:00

Puntarenas

1 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC D1

16/09/2023 22:00

Alajuelense

2 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

30/04/2023 19:10

Alajuelense

4 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

26/02/2023 19:15

Puntarenas

1 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

17/09/2022 17:00

Puntarenas

0 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

23/03/2014 13:00

Puntarenas

1 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC D1

Puntarenas

17%

Draw

33%

Alajuelense

50%

Puntarenas Last 6 matches

13/01/2024 22:00

Deportivo Saprissa 3 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

23/12/2023 12:10

AD Sarchi 1 - 4 Puntarenas INT CF

25/11/2023 19:00

Puntarenas 1 - 2 AD Grecia CRC D1

22/11/2023 21:00

Puntarenas 1 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

11/11/2023 22:00

Municipal Liberia 0 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

08/11/2023 22:15

Puntarenas 4 - 0 Sporting San Jose CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Alajuelense

12/01/2024 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Sporting San Jose CRC D1

10/12/2023 19:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Herediano CRC D1

05/12/2023 23:00

Alajuelense 1 - 1 Real Esteli CNCF CACup

02/12/2023 22:00

Herediano 3 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

28/11/2023 23:00

Real Esteli 0 - 3 Alajuelense CNCF CACup

25/11/2023 22:00

Alajuelense 3 - 4 AD Guanacasteca CRC D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Costa Rica Primera Div...

Played games

Goals

Scored

275

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

269

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

478

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

270

Avg. per game

0.90

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 228 matches

YesNo

158 (69%)70 (31%)

In last 228 matches

NoYes

236 (79%)64 (21%)

Puntarenas

Recent matches

Alajuelense

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Puntarenas

Alajuelense

Shots

Puntarenas

Total shots

9.61 avg / game

Blocked

4 total

Avg. 4.00

Alajuelense

Total shots

12.08 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

228

Played games

Alajuelense

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

121

0.40

4.75

1084

Corners

1590

5.30

0.00

Throw-ins

292

0.97

1.03

234

Offsides

347

1.16

1.40

319

GK saves

421

1.40

Puntarenas

DISCIPLINARY

Alajuelense

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

486

565

1.88

0.16

0.12

7.75

1768

Fouls

2192

7.31

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 17 January 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.

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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