Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia: match statistics
Alajuelense displays clear dominance in home matches with an impressive 73% win rate and only 9% losses. The hosts have scored 38 goals while conceding just 14, resulting in a +14 goal difference at home. Municipal Liberia struggles significantly in away matches, winning only 20% of their games and failing to score in half of them (FTS% 50%). Recent form also favors the hosts – Alajuelense has averaged 2.2 points per match in their last 5 games, compared to just 1.0 for the visitors. Additionally, the hosts possess superior shot conversion (13% vs 7%) and possession (55% vs 43%), suggesting they will control the game. Considering all these factors, a victory for Alajuelense is the most probable scenario.
Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Alajuelense played against Municipal Liberia in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Alajuelense has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Municipal Liberia has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Alajuelense scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 0.64. Municipal Liberia scores 1.05 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Alajuelense's games and 40% of Municipal Liberia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 45%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Municipal Liberia has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.50 per game. Alajuelense takes 11.9 shots per game, while Municipal Liberia takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Alajuelense leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Municipal Liberia leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.55 after halftime.
When the teams score
Alajuelense's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For Municipal Liberia, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 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 displays clear dominance in home matches with an impressive 73% win rate and only 9% losses. The hosts have scored 38 goals while conceding just 14, resulting in a +14 goal difference at home. Municipal Liberia struggles significantly in away matches, winning only 20% of their games and failing to score in half of them (FTS% 50%). Recent form also favors the hosts – Alajuelense has averaged 2.2 points per match in their last 5 games, compared to just 1.0 for the visitors. Additionally, the hosts possess superior shot conversion (13% vs 7%) and possession (55% vs 43%), suggesting they will control the game. Considering all these factors, a victory for Alajuelense is the most probable scenario.
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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 | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.25 |
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.
Alajuelense is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Alajuelense · 1 pts / game - Municipal Liberia
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 65% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Alajuelense · 1.05 goals / game - Municipal Liberia
Alajuelense is 95% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.64 goals / game - Alajuelense · 1.25 goals / game - Municipal Liberia
Alajuelense scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Municipal Liberia keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
Municipal Liberia scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 55% (12 of 22 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 - Municipal Liberia
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 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.77 pts / game - Alajuelense · 1.35 pts / game - Municipal Liberia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Municipal Liberia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| 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 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Municipal Liberia
* 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 | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.36 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 49% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 55% | 31% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 74% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 74% | • 75% |
^ 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.
- Municipal LiberiaYellow cardKevin Estiven Cabezas Rodríguez
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: 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Municipal Liberia. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 2:2 Municipal Liberia. 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 Municipal Liberia?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 3, Municipal Liberia won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia?
Alajuelense score 1.73 goals per game on average and Municipal Liberia 1.05. The Primera División FPD average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Alajuelense's matches and 40% of Municipal Liberia's.
What form are Alajuelense and Municipal Liberia in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Municipal Liberia 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia?
The statistical background for Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia — 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.