Puntarenas vs Alajuelense: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 August

Puntarenas

D L L D D

7th place in Apertura

0-0

16/08/2025 20:00

Alajuelense

W W D W W

1st place in Apertura

Costa Rica Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Puntarenas vs Alajuelense on 16 August 2025 (kick-off: 20:00) 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 7th with 21 points after 18 matches.
Alajuelense sit 1st with 40 points from 18 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Alajuelense to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Alajuelense, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Puntarenas have no wins, 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

20:00

2025-08-16

Puntarenas vs Alajuelense - Prediction & Odds

Puntarenas

Alajuelense

2025-08-16 20:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/08/2025

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alajuelense	40	18	12	4	2	29	10	19
02 Deportivo Saprissa	34	18	10	4	4	32	20	12
03 Cartagines Deportiva SA	28	18	7	7	4	19	12	7
04 Municipal Liberia	27	18	7	6	5	20	21	-1
05 Herediano	26	18	7	5	6	22	22	0
06 Perez Zeledon	23	18	6	5	7	25	28	-3
07 Puntarenas	21	18	4	9	5	22	21	1
08 Sporting San Jose	16	18	3	7	8	15	19	-4
09 Guadalupe FC	13	18	2	7	9	17	32	-15
10 AD San Carlos	13	18	3	4	11	15	31	-16

Clausura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Herediano	38	18	12	2	4	26	10	16
02 Deportivo Saprissa	34	18	10	4	4	34	19	15
03 Municipal Liberia	33	18	10	3	5	24	18	6
04 Cartagines Deportiva SA	32	18	10	2	6	26	20	6
05 Alajuelense	26	18	7	5	6	28	20	8
06 Sporting San Jose	22	18	6	4	8	16	21	-5
07 AD San Carlos	21	18	6	3	9	21	25	-4
08 Puntarenas	16	18	4	4	10	22	29	-7
09 Perez Zeledon	14	18	2	8	8	19	30	-11
10 Guadalupe FC	14	18	3	5	10	13	37	-24

Head To Head

14/05/2025 20:45

Alajuelense

0 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

11/05/2025 21:00

Puntarenas

0 - 0

Alajuelense

CRC D1

27/04/2025 19:00

Puntarenas

0 - 2

Alajuelense

CRC D1

22/03/2025 22:00

Puntarenas

0 - 1

Alajuelense

CRC C

28/02/2025 22:00

Alajuelense

0 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

23/11/2024 22:00

Alajuelense

4 - 0

Puntarenas

CRC D1

Puntarenas

Draw

50%

Alajuelense

50%

Puntarenas Last 6 matches

09/08/2025 19:00

Guadalupe FC 3 - 2 Puntarenas CRC D1

06/08/2025 22:00

Escorpiones Belen 2 - 3 Puntarenas CRC C

02/08/2025 22:00

Herediano 2 - 3 Puntarenas CRC D1

26/07/2025 19:00

Puntarenas 1 - 2 AD San Carlos CRC D1

14/05/2025 20:45

Alajuelense 0 - 0 Puntarenas CRC D1

11/05/2025 21:00

Puntarenas 0 - 0 Alajuelense CRC D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Alajuelense

10/08/2025 19:00

Alajuelense 0 - 1 Herediano CRC D1

07/08/2025 22:00

Managua FC 1 - 2 Alajuelense CNCF CACup

03/08/2025 20:00

Alajuelense 1 - 0 Guadalupe FC CRC D1

31/07/2025 22:00

Alajuelense 1 - 2 Plaza Amador CNCF CACup

27/07/2025 20:00

Sporting San Jose 1 - 2 Alajuelense CRC D1

20/07/2025 18:00

Herediano 0 - 1 Alajuelense CRC C

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

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 16 August 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.

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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