Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense: match statistics
Alajuelense demonstrates a significantly stronger seasonal form with 14 wins and only 2 losses, while Pérez Zeledón has a 7-5-7 record. The visitors stand out with a solid away defense, conceding an average of only 0.73 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 45% of their away matches. Furthermore, Alajuelense boasts a +10 away goal difference, which contrasts sharply with the hosts' mere +1 at home. Pérez Zeledón concedes an average of 1.5 goals in home matches and has won only 40% of such games. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.8 points per game over the last 5 matches), but the significantly better overall quality and effectiveness of Alajuelense this season points towards their victory, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the visitors' high percentage of away draws (36%).
Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pérez Zeledón played against Alajuelense in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Pérez Zeledón has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Alajuelense has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Pérez Zeledón scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.53. Alajuelense scores 1.74 and allows 0.70. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 74% of Pérez Zeledón's games and 43% of Alajuelense's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 43%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.53 per game. Pérez Zeledón takes 13.1 shots per game, while Alajuelense takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Pérez Zeledón leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Alajuelense leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pérez Zeledón's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Alajuelense, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División FPD games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 demonstrates a significantly stronger seasonal form with 14 wins and only 2 losses, while Pérez Zeledón has a 7-5-7 record. The visitors stand out with a solid away defense, conceding an average of only 0.73 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 45% of their away matches. Furthermore, Alajuelense boasts a +10 away goal difference, which contrasts sharply with the hosts' mere +1 at home. Pérez Zeledón concedes an average of 1.5 goals in home matches and has won only 40% of such games. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.8 points per game over the last 5 matches), but the significantly better overall quality and effectiveness of Alajuelense this season points towards their victory, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the visitors' high percentage of away draws (36%).
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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
| Pérez Zeledón | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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.
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.
1.47 goals / game - Pérez Zeledón · 1.74 goals / game - Alajuelense
Alajuelense is 119% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Pérez Zeledón · 0.7 goals / game - Alajuelense
Pérez Zeledón scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 meczów).
Alajuelense scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Pérez Zeledón keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 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 - Pérez Zeledón
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 66% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Pérez Zeledón · 1.74 pts / game - Alajuelense
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pérez Zeledón - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 61%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). 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
Pérez Zeledón
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
| Pérez Zeledón | Liga | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.49 | • 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 49% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 31% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 74% | • 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 75% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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 Pérez Zeledón's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Alajuelense. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense?
The Primera División FPD match finished Pérez Zeledón 1:0 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 Pérez Zeledón and Alajuelense?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Pérez Zeledón won 1, Alajuelense won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense?
Pérez Zeledón score 1.47 goals per game on average and Alajuelense 1.74. The Primera División FPD average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Pérez Zeledón's matches and 43% of Alajuelense's.
What form are Pérez Zeledón and Alajuelense in?
Over the last 5 games Pérez Zeledón have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Alajuelense 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.