Alajuelense vs Herediano: match statistics
Alajuelense are displaying impressive home form, winning 69% of their matches and suffering defeat in just 8% of games at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.77 goals per home game while maintaining a clean sheet rate of 62%, indicating a solid defense. Herediano have significantly weaker away statistics – they win only 36% of their matches and fail to score in as many as 45% of games, averaging a mere 0.91 goals per match. The difference in expected goals is clear: Alajuelense generate 1.75 xG at home, while Herediano achieve only 1.35 xG on the road. Additionally, the hosts' home goal difference stands at +15, which, combined with their advantage in possession (55% vs 50%), gives them a distinct edge. Despite the visitors' good recent form (4 wins in 5 matches), their weaknesses in away performances point towards an Alajuelense victory.
Alajuelense vs Herediano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Alajuelense played against Herediano in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Alajuelense has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Herediano has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Alajuelense scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 0.70. Herediano scores 1.39 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Alajuelense's games and 43% of Herediano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 43%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Alajuelense has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.51 per game. Alajuelense takes 12.4 shots per game, while Herediano takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Alajuelense leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Herediano leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Alajuelense's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Herediano, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 are displaying impressive home form, winning 69% of their matches and suffering defeat in just 8% of games at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.77 goals per home game while maintaining a clean sheet rate of 62%, indicating a solid defense. Herediano have significantly weaker away statistics – they win only 36% of their matches and fail to score in as many as 45% of games, averaging a mere 0.91 goals per match. The difference in expected goals is clear: Alajuelense generate 1.75 xG at home, while Herediano achieve only 1.35 xG on the road. Additionally, the hosts' home goal difference stands at +15, which, combined with their advantage in possession (55% vs 50%), gives them a distinct edge. Despite the visitors' good recent form (4 wins in 5 matches), their weaknesses in away performances point towards an Alajuelense victory.
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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 | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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.
Herediano is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Alajuelense · 2.4 pts / game - Herediano
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 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Alajuelense · 1.39 goals / game - Herediano
Alajuelense is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.7 goals / game - Alajuelense · 1.04 goals / game - Herediano
Alajuelense scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
Herediano scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 48% (13 of 27 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 - Herediano
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Alajuelense · 1.43 pts / game - Herediano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Herediano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
* 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 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Herediano
* 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 | Herediano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.37 | 2.43 | • 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 48% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 32% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 74% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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, 0 draws and 1 loss against Herediano. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Herediano?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 1:1 Herediano. 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 Herediano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 1, Herediano won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Herediano?
Alajuelense score 1.67 goals per game on average and Herediano 1.39. The Primera División FPD average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Alajuelense's matches and 43% of Herediano's.
What form are Alajuelense and Herediano in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Herediano 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Herediano?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Alajuelense vs Herediano: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.