Alajuelense vs Puntarenas: match statistics
Alajuelense vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Alajuelense played against Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on August 15, 2026. Venue: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Alajuelense has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.33 points per game. Puntarenas has 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 0.67 points per game.
Scoring records
Alajuelense scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.67. Puntarenas scores 0.67 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Alajuelense's games and 67% of Puntarenas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 0%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Alajuelense has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 0.86 per game. Alajuelense takes 11.7 shots per game, while Puntarenas takes 5.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Alajuelense leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.67 goals per game after halftime. Puntarenas leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Alajuelense's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Puntarenas, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.25 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 clear favorites after a run of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, while Puntarenas have failed to win any of their games during this period and suffered 3 defeats. The hosts have scored 10 goals in their last five appearances, whereas their opponents have conceded as many as 12 goals over the same timeframe. At home, Alajuelense average 2 goals per match, create chances worth 1.67 xG and register 5 shots on target, compared with just 6 attempts and 2 shots on target for Puntarenas away from home. The difference in control also favors the hosts, who average 74% possession against the visitors’ 37%. Puntarenas’ defense allows opponents 2.13 xG per away match, which, given Alajuelense’s attacking quality, should translate into a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS figures from the last five matches support a goals-for-both-sides signal: Alajuelense recorded BTTS in 60% of games, while Puntarenas did so in as many as 80%. The hosts are in strong offensive form, recently averaging 2.0 goals with an xG of 1.54, whereas Puntarenas conceded as many as 2.4 goals per match during this period and allowed opponents an xG of 2.05. The visitors should nevertheless have a chance to respond, as despite Alajuelense’s run of four consecutive wins, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any match this season, with their average xG conceded standing at 1.93. The risk to the pick is the hosts’ weaker season-long finishing, as they score only 0.5 goals per match, but Puntarenas’ defensive weaknesses clearly increase the likelihood of them finding the net. Therefore, the more likely scenario is that both teams score at least one goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Alajuelense are in very good form: they have averaged 2.0 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while Puntarenas have conceded as many as 2.4 goals per game over the same period. The hosts’ attacking potential is confirmed by an xG of 1.54 across their last five appearances, while the visitors’ average xG allowed stands at 2.05. Both teams have so far played matches featuring at least 2 goals, and over their last five games, the percentage of matches finishing with Over 2.5 goals was 60% for Alajuelense and 40% for Puntarenas. At the same time, Puntarenas’ attack produces only 1.05 xG on average, which is why the most stable option is not a high line but Over 1.5 goals. A projected total of 2.75 goals points to a clear advantage for the scenario featuring at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by an Alajuelense win at full-time, as the hosts were level at the break in 60% of their last five matches, while Puntarenas were trailing at that stage in 60% of their games. Alajuelense are clearly in better current form: they have won four of their last five matches, averaging 2.0 goals scored and only 0.6 conceded, whereas Puntarenas have failed to win any of their last five and concede an average of 2.4 goals. The second half is key, with the hosts scoring an average of 1.6 goals per match and allowing opponents just 0.2, while the visitors score only 0.4 and concede 1.0. The opening stages may be even, but Puntarenas’ weak defense before the break, conceding an average of 1.4 goals, combined with Alajuelense’s significantly stronger finishing, points to the result turning in the hosts’ favor after half-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 19% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.67 |
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 248% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / game - Alajuelense · 0.67 pts / game - Puntarenas
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 199% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Alajuelense · 0.67 goals / game - Puntarenas
Alajuelense is 99% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Alajuelense · 1.33 goals / game - Puntarenas
Alajuelense scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).
Puntarenas scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).
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 - Puntarenas
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 99% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Alajuelense · 0.67 pts / game - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). 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
Puntarenas
* 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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 44% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 63% | ▼ 33% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Alajuelense's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Puntarenas. Games average 3.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 2:1 Puntarenas. 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 Puntarenas?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 1, Puntarenas won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Puntarenas?
Alajuelense score 2.00 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 0.67. The Primera División FPD average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Alajuelense's matches and 67% of Puntarenas's.
What form are Alajuelense and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Puntarenas 0-2-1 (0.67 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Puntarenas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Alajuelense vs Puntarenas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.