Cartaginés vs Alajuelense: match statistics
Cartaginés vs Alajuelense: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cartaginés played against Alajuelense in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on September 14, 2026. Venue: Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza. Final score: 3:1.
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 2.51 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 41% 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 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 41% 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.
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
Cartaginés enter the match on the back of a five-game winning streak, during which they scored 14 goals and conceded only 2, while Alajuelense have won just once and suffered 3 defeats in their last five fixtures. The hosts have been flawless at home, winning every match so far, averaging 2.00 goals scored and conceding just 0.67. Alajuelense remain unbeaten away from home, but as many as 67% of those matches have ended in draws, which weakens the case for the visitors. Although the away side create slightly more high-quality chances on the road, with an average xG of 1.68 compared to Cartaginés’ 1.42 at home, their poor recent attacking output — just 4 goals in their last five matches — supports a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for BTTS - No is primarily supported by Alajuelense’s poor form: in their last 5 matches, the team scored just 0.8 goals per game, while BTTS occurred in 40% of those fixtures. Cartaginés are on an excellent run of five consecutive wins, scoring 14 goals and conceding just 2 during that period—an average of 0.4 per match. The hosts have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, but Alajuelense have recorded a clean sheet in 33% of their matches and concede only 0.67 goals on average, which also limits Cartaginés’ chances. Although both sides have high average xG figures—2.04 for Cartaginés and 1.80 for Alajuelense across their last five matches—the visitors’ poor finishing and the hosts’ strong current defensive form more strongly support a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Under 3.5 goals, as both Cartaginés and Alajuelense have finished with a maximum of three goals in 100% of their matches this season. Although the hosts have averaged 2.8 goals per game across their last five fixtures, Alajuelense have scored only 0.8 goals during this period, while Cartaginés have conceded just 0.4. However, the attacking potential is not low: average xG stands at 2.04 for the hosts and 1.80 for the visitors over the last five matches, which is why the 1.5-goal line has a clearly higher probability of success than Over 2.5. On a season-long basis, over 1.5 goals has landed in 75% of Cartaginés matches and 100% of Alajuelense fixtures, whereas Over 2.5 occurred in only 50% and 33% of cases, respectively. The projected total of 2.50 goals points to a realistic possibility of a 1:1 or 2:1 result, but the visitors' limited finishing efficiency and the hosts' excellent recent defensive record argue against four goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Cartaginés win, as the hosts were level at the break in 3 of their 4 home matches, while in 60% of their last five games they went into the dressing room with the score tied. After the break, Cartaginés have a clear edge in current form: they averaged 1.8 goals, conceded none, and won the second half in 80% of their last five matches. Over the same period, Alajuelense scored just 0.6 goals after half-time, conceded 0.8, and lost 60% of second halves. The hosts have also won all of their last 5 matches, averaging 2.8 goals scored and just 0.4 conceded, whereas the visitors have recorded only 1 win and lost 3 of their 5 games. Although Alajuelense have a better average away goalscoring record in the competition—1.67 compared with Cartaginés’ 1.00 at home—the current form and the hosts’ very strong second-half performances point towards a turnaround or the match being decided after the break.
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
| 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 games), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
Alajuelense scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 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 - 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 | 2.51 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 49% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 41% | ▲ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 27% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
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
What was the result of Cartaginés vs Alajuelense?
The Primera División FPD match finished Cartaginés 3:1 Alajuelense. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this 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 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% 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.