Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: match statistics
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Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Alajuelense plays Deportivo Saprissa in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Venue: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.
Recent form
Alajuelense has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Deportivo Saprissa has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Alajuelense scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 0.83. Deportivo Saprissa scores 2.33 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Alajuelense's games and 67% of Deportivo Saprissa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Saprissa has the higher season xG average, 1.98 to 1.69 per game. Alajuelense takes 14.3 shots per game, while Deportivo Saprissa takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Alajuelense leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Saprissa leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Alajuelense's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Deportivo Saprissa, it is minutes 61-75 (5 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 50% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Alajuelense · 2.4 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa
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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Alajuelense · 2.33 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Alajuelense is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Alajuelense · 1 goals / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Alajuelense scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Deportivo Saprissa keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
Deportivo Saprissa scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 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 - Deportivo Saprissa
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.
Deportivo Saprissa is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Alajuelense · 2 pts / game - Deportivo Saprissa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Deportivo Saprissa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 83%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Deportivo Saprissa
* 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 | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.33 | 2.40 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Alajuelense's perspective: 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Deportivo Saprissa. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa play?
Alajuelense face Deportivo Saprissa on September 6, 2026 in Primera División FPD at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 3, Deportivo Saprissa won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Alajuelense score 1.50 goals per game on average and Deportivo Saprissa 2.33. The Primera División FPD average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Alajuelense's matches and 67% of Deportivo Saprissa's.
What form are Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Deportivo Saprissa 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa?
The statistical background for Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa — 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.