Puntarenas vs Alajuelense: match statistics
Alajuelense boasts a clearly superior seasonal record with 16 wins compared to Puntarenas's 8, and holds an advantage in away goal difference (+10 vs the hosts' +1 at home). The visitors have a higher shot conversion rate (14% vs 8%) and score more goals on average away from home (1.53) than the hosts do at their own stadium (1.00). Despite Alajuelense's poor form in their last 5 matches (0 wins), their away statistics for the entire season are impressive with a 47% win rate and only 20% losses. Puntarenas has just a 33% win rate at home and a concerning 42% of matches without scoring a goal on their own ground. Considering Alajuelense's quality and experience in away matches, despite a temporary form crisis, the visiting side has a greater chance of taking all three points.
Puntarenas vs Alajuelense: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Puntarenas played against Alajuelense in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Puntarenas has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Alajuelense has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Puntarenas scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.12. Alajuelense scores 1.60 and allows 0.80. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Puntarenas's games and 50% of Alajuelense's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 43%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Alajuelense has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.47 per game. Puntarenas takes 12.4 shots per game, while Alajuelense takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Puntarenas leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Alajuelense leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Puntarenas's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Alajuelense, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 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 49% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 boasts a clearly superior seasonal record with 16 wins compared to Puntarenas's 8, and holds an advantage in away goal difference (+10 vs the hosts' +1 at home). The visitors have a higher shot conversion rate (14% vs 8%) and score more goals on average away from home (1.53) than the hosts do at their own stadium (1.00). Despite Alajuelense's poor form in their last 5 matches (0 wins), their away statistics for the entire season are impressive with a 47% win rate and only 20% losses. Puntarenas has just a 33% win rate at home and a concerning 42% of matches without scoring a goal on their own ground. Considering Alajuelense's quality and experience in away matches, despite a temporary form crisis, the visiting side has a greater chance of taking all three points.
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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
| Puntarenas | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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.
Puntarenas is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Puntarenas · 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.
Alajuelense is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Puntarenas · 1.6 goals / game - Alajuelense
Alajuelense is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Puntarenas · 0.8 goals / game - Alajuelense
Puntarenas scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 43% (13 of 30 meczów).
Alajuelense scores in 83% of games (25 of 30 meczów), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 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 - Puntarenas
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 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Puntarenas · 1.57 pts / game - Alajuelense
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Puntarenas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 31%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Puntarenas
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
| Puntarenas | Liga | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.38 | 2.42 | • 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 49% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 31% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 72% | • 73% |
^ 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
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 Puntarenas's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Alajuelense. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Puntarenas vs Alajuelense?
The Primera División FPD match finished Puntarenas 2:0 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 Puntarenas and Alajuelense?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Puntarenas won 0, Alajuelense won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Puntarenas vs Alajuelense?
Puntarenas score 1.27 goals per game on average and Alajuelense 1.60. The Primera División FPD average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Puntarenas's matches and 50% of Alajuelense's.
What form are Puntarenas and Alajuelense in?
Over the last 5 games Puntarenas have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Alajuelense 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Puntarenas vs Alajuelense?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Puntarenas vs Alajuelense: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.