Herediano vs Alajuelense: match statistics
Herediano boasts impressive home form with a 60% win rate at home and a goal difference of +10, averaging 1.8 goals per match while failing to score in only 13% of their home games. The hosts dominate possession (55%) and show high effectiveness in home matches with 40% clean sheets. Alajuelense, despite solid overall form (19 wins this season), shows weaker away results with a 47% win rate and a tendency for draws (29%). The recent form of both teams indicates a slight advantage for the visitors (2.0 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), however, Herediano's strength at their own stadium and their advantage in home xG (1.72 vs 1.36 away xG for the visitors) suggest a higher probability of a home win. A close match is expected with a possibility of a draw, but Herediano's home statistics give them the edge.
Herediano vs Alajuelense: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Herediano played against Alajuelense in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Herediano has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Alajuelense has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Herediano scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.00. Alajuelense scores 1.62 and allows 0.76. Games in this league average 2.39 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Herediano's games and 44% of Alajuelense's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 41%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Alajuelense has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.50 per game. Herediano takes 12.1 shots per game, while Alajuelense takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Herediano leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Alajuelense leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Herediano's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Alajuelense, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.39 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
Herediano boasts impressive home form with a 60% win rate at home and a goal difference of +10, averaging 1.8 goals per match while failing to score in only 13% of their home games. The hosts dominate possession (55%) and show high effectiveness in home matches with 40% clean sheets. Alajuelense, despite solid overall form (19 wins this season), shows weaker away results with a 47% win rate and a tendency for draws (29%). The recent form of both teams indicates a slight advantage for the visitors (2.0 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), however, Herediano's strength at their own stadium and their advantage in home xG (1.72 vs 1.36 away xG for the visitors) suggest a higher probability of a home win. A close match is expected with a possibility of a draw, but Herediano's home statistics give them the edge.
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
| Herediano | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.34 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Herediano · 1.8 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.
Alajuelense is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.37 goals / game - Herediano · 1.62 goals / game - Alajuelense
Alajuelense is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Herediano · 0.76 goals / game - Alajuelense
Herediano scores in 73% of games (22 of 30 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 47% (16 of 34 meczów).
Alajuelense scores in 82% of games (28 of 34 meczów), while Herediano keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 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 - Herediano
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.
Alajuelense is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / game - Herediano · 1.65 pts / game - Alajuelense
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Herediano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Herediano
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
| Herediano | Liga | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.37 | 2.39 | • 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 46% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 31% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 72% | • 71% |
^ 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
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 Herediano's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Alajuelense. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Herediano vs Alajuelense?
The Primera División FPD match finished Herediano 2:1 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 Herediano and Alajuelense?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Herediano won 1, Alajuelense won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Herediano vs Alajuelense?
Herediano score 1.37 goals per game on average and Alajuelense 1.62. The Primera División FPD average is 2.39 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Herediano's matches and 44% of Alajuelense's.
What form are Herediano and Alajuelense in?
Over the last 5 games Herediano have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Alajuelense 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Herediano vs Alajuelense?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Herediano vs Alajuelense: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.