Alajuelense vs Sporting San José: match statistics
Alajuelense holds a decisive advantage as the home team with an impressive record of 64% wins at home and only 7% losses. The hosts boast a +15 goal difference in home matches, scoring an average of 1.71 goals while maintaining a high defensive level (57% clean sheets). Sporting San José performs significantly worse on the road, winning only 17% of matches and failing to score in 58% of away games. Despite the visitors' good form in their last five matches, their poor away scoring output (averaging 0.75 goals per game) and negative -7 goal difference indicate difficulties against such a strong home side. xG statistics also favor Alajuelense (1.77 vs 1.49), confirming their qualitative superiority in this clash.
Alajuelense vs Sporting San José: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Alajuelense played against Sporting San José in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on February 16, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Alajuelense has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Sporting San José has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Alajuelense scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 0.71. Sporting San José scores 0.75 and allows 1.08. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Alajuelense's games and 29% of Sporting San José's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 33%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting San José has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.57 per game. Alajuelense takes 12.6 shots per game, while Sporting San José takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Alajuelense leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Sporting San José leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Alajuelense's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Sporting San José, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.42 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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 holds a decisive advantage as the home team with an impressive record of 64% wins at home and only 7% losses. The hosts boast a +15 goal difference in home matches, scoring an average of 1.71 goals while maintaining a high defensive level (57% clean sheets). Sporting San José performs significantly worse on the road, winning only 17% of matches and failing to score in 58% of away games. Despite the visitors' good form in their last five matches, their poor away scoring output (averaging 0.75 goals per game) and negative -7 goal difference indicate difficulties against such a strong home side. xG statistics also favor Alajuelense (1.77 vs 1.49), confirming their qualitative superiority in this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.19 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Alajuelense · 1 pts / game - Sporting San José
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 119% better for: goals scored per game.
1.64 goals / game - Alajuelense · 0.75 goals / game - Sporting San José
Alajuelense is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Alajuelense · 1.08 goals / game - Sporting San José
Alajuelense scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 meczów), while Sporting San José keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 meczów).
Sporting San José scores in 46% of games (11 of 24 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 46% (13 of 28 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 - Sporting San José
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 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.64 pts / game - Alajuelense · 1.08 pts / game - Sporting San José
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sporting San José - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 17%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Sporting San José
* 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 | Sporting San José | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.36 | 2.42 | ▼ 1.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 45% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 32% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 68% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 46% |
^ 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: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sporting San José. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Sporting San José?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 1:2 Sporting San José. 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 Sporting San José?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 2, Sporting San José won 0 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 Sporting San José?
Alajuelense score 1.64 goals per game on average and Sporting San José 0.75. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Alajuelense's matches and 29% of Sporting San José's.
What form are Alajuelense and Sporting San José in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sporting San José 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Sporting San José?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Alajuelense vs Sporting San José: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.