Alajuelense vs Cartaginés: match statistics
Alajuelense presents a decided advantage in home matches with a 60% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +14. The hosts average 1.67 goals per home match with only 13% of games ending without scoring, indicating a stable offense. Cartaginés struggles on the road – only 29% won matches, 36% losses, and a poor average of 0.93 goals per away match. Although the form of the last five matches for both teams is not impressive, Alajuelense's advantage in home statistics (higher xG, better shot conversion, greater possession) and the visitors' weakness on the road argue for a home win. However, Alajuelense's disastrous recent form (0 points from the last 5 matches) increases the probability of a draw, so sharing the points cannot be ruled out.
Alajuelense vs Cartaginés: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Alajuelense played against Cartaginés in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 4, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Alajuelense has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Cartaginés has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Alajuelense scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 0.84. Cartaginés scores 1.03 and allows 0.76. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Alajuelense's games and 41% of Cartaginés's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 31%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Alajuelense has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.53 per game. Alajuelense takes 12.7 shots per game, while Cartaginés takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Alajuelense leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Cartaginés leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Alajuelense's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Cartaginés, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.40 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Alajuelense presents a decided advantage in home matches with a 60% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +14. The hosts average 1.67 goals per home match with only 13% of games ending without scoring, indicating a stable offense. Cartaginés struggles on the road – only 29% won matches, 36% losses, and a poor average of 0.93 goals per away match. Although the form of the last five matches for both teams is not impressive, Alajuelense's advantage in home statistics (higher xG, better shot conversion, greater possession) and the visitors' weakness on the road argue for a home win. However, Alajuelense's disastrous recent form (0 points from the last 5 matches) increases the probability of a draw, so sharing the points cannot be ruled out.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Alajuelense | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cartaginés is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Alajuelense · 1.4 pts / game - Cartaginés
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Alajuelense is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - Alajuelense · 1.03 goals / game - Cartaginés
Cartaginés is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.84 goals / game - Alajuelense · 0.76 goals / game - Cartaginés
Alajuelense scores in 81% of games (25 of 31 meczów), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 45% (13 of 29 meczów).
Cartaginés scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 42% (13 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Alajuelense
Over / Under - Cartaginés
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Alajuelense is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Alajuelense · 1.31 pts / game - Cartaginés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Alajuelense
Cartaginés
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División FPD).
Teams vs league
| Alajuelense | Liga | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.39 | 2.40 | ▼ 1.79 |
| Both teams scored | • 48% | 48% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 45% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 31% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▼ 66% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Alajuelense's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Cartaginés. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Cartaginés?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 2:0 Cartaginés. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Alajuelense and Cartaginés?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 1, Cartaginés won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Cartaginés?
Alajuelense score 1.55 goals per game on average and Cartaginés 1.03. The Primera División FPD average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Alajuelense's matches and 41% of Cartaginés's.
What form are Alajuelense and Cartaginés in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cartaginés 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Cartaginés?
The statistical background for Alajuelense vs Cartaginés — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.