Cartaginés vs Alajuelense: match statistics
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Cartaginés vs Alajuelense: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cartaginés plays Alajuelense in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game is scheduled for September 14, 2026.
Recent form
Cartaginés has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Alajuelense has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Cartaginés scores 2.14 goals per game and allows 1.14. Alajuelense scores 1.29 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Cartaginés's games and 57% of Alajuelense's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 43%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cartaginés has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.79 per game. Cartaginés takes 15.7 shots per game, while Alajuelense takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Cartaginés leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 1.43 goals per game after halftime. Alajuelense leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cartaginés's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Alajuelense, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.46 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
| Cartaginés | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.23 |
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.
Cartaginés is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Cartaginés · 1.4 pts / game - Alajuelense
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.
Cartaginés is 66% better for: goals scored per game.
2.14 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1.29 goals / game - Alajuelense
Alajuelense is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Cartaginés · 1 goals / game - Alajuelense
Cartaginés scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 meczów).
Alajuelense scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 meczów), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 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 - Cartaginés
Over / Under - Alajuelense
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Cartaginés
Alajuelense
* 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
| Cartaginés | Liga | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.29 | 2.46 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 49% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 43% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 27% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▲ 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 Cartaginés's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Alajuelense. Games average 1.25 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Cartaginés and Alajuelense play?
Cartaginés face Alajuelense on September 14, 2026 in Primera División FPD. 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 Cartaginés and Alajuelense?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Cartaginés won 1, Alajuelense won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cartaginés vs Alajuelense?
Cartaginés score 2.14 goals per game on average and Alajuelense 1.29. The Primera División FPD average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Cartaginés's matches and 57% of Alajuelense's.
What form are Cartaginés and Alajuelense in?
Over the last 5 games Cartaginés have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Alajuelense 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cartaginés vs Alajuelense?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cartaginés vs Alajuelense: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.