Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia: match statistics
Alajuelense displays clear dominance in home matches with an impressive 73% win rate and only 9% losses. The hosts have scored 38 goals while conceding just 14, resulting in a +14 goal difference at home. Municipal Liberia struggles significantly in away matches, winning only 20% of their games and failing to score in half of them (FTS% 50%). Recent form also favors the hosts – Alajuelense has averaged 2.2 points per match in their last 5 games, compared to just 1.0 for the visitors. Additionally, the hosts possess superior shot conversion (13% vs 7%) and possession (55% vs 43%), suggesting they will control the game. Considering all these factors, a victory for Alajuelense is the most probable scenario.
Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Alajuelense played Municipal Liberia in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Alajuelense: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Municipal Liberia: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Alajuelense scores 1.73 and concedes 0.64 goals per match. Municipal Liberia scores 1.05 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.48 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Alajuelense 41%, Municipal Liberia 40%. Over 2.5: Alajuelense 41%, Municipal Liberia 45%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Municipal Liberia has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.50. Alajuelense: 11.9 shots per match, Municipal Liberia: 14.0.
Match halves
Alajuelense: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.82. Municipal Liberia: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.55.
Goals by minute
Alajuelense: 16-30 (9 goals). Municipal Liberia: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.48 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 3-1-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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 displays clear dominance in home matches with an impressive 73% win rate and only 9% losses. The hosts have scored 38 goals while conceding just 14, resulting in a +14 goal difference at home. Municipal Liberia struggles significantly in away matches, winning only 20% of their games and failing to score in half of them (FTS% 50%). Recent form also favors the hosts – Alajuelense has averaged 2.2 points per match in their last 5 games, compared to just 1.0 for the visitors. Additionally, the hosts possess superior shot conversion (13% vs 7%) and possession (55% vs 43%), suggesting they will control the game. Considering all these factors, a victory for Alajuelense is the most probable scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Alajuelense | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.25 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Alajuelense is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Alajuelense · 1 pts / match - Municipal Liberia
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 65% better for: goals scored per match.
1.73 goals / match - Alajuelense · 1.05 goals / match - Municipal Liberia
Alajuelense is 95% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.64 goals / match - Alajuelense · 1.25 goals / match - Municipal Liberia
Alajuelense scores in 82% of matches (18 of 22 matches), while Municipal Liberia keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
Municipal Liberia scores in 70% of matches (14 of 20 matches), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 55% (12 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Alajuelense
Over / Under - Municipal Liberia
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.77 pts / match - Alajuelense · 1.35 pts / match - Municipal Liberia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 64%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Municipal Liberia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Alajuelense
Municipal Liberia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Alajuelense | Liga | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.36 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 49% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 55% | 31% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 74% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 74% | • 75% |
^ 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.
- Municipal LiberiaYellow cardKevin Estiven Cabezas Rodríguez
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
Recent meetings (4): Alajuelense 3 - 1 - 0 Municipal Liberia. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 2:2 Municipal Liberia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Alajuelense and Municipal Liberia?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 3, Municipal Liberia won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia?
Alajuelense score 1.73 goals per game on average and Municipal Liberia 1.05. The Primera División FPD average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Alajuelense's matches and 40% of Municipal Liberia's.
What form are Alajuelense and Municipal Liberia in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Municipal Liberia 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia?
The statistical background for Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.