Alajuelense vs Pérez Zeledón: match statistics
Alajuelense holds a distinct advantage as the host, boasting an impressive 63% home win rate and a +16 goal difference. The home team features strong offensive efficiency (1.69 goals per home match) alongside a solid defense (0.69 goals conceded, 56% clean sheets). Pérez Zeledón struggles in away fixtures, winning only 21% of their matches with a 50% defeat rate and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors' form is alarming - they have secured just 0.4 PPG in their last 5 games while conceding as many as 9 goals. The xG statistics also indicate a clear edge for the hosts (1.76 vs 1.49), and Pérez Zeledón's high away fail-to-score rate (36%) further supports an Alajuelense victory.
Alajuelense vs Pérez Zeledón: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Alajuelense played Pérez Zeledón in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Alajuelense: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Pérez Zeledón: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Alajuelense scores 1.58 and concedes 0.79 goals per match. Pérez Zeledón scores 1.28 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.41 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Alajuelense 45%, Pérez Zeledón 69%. Over 2.5: Alajuelense 39%, Pérez Zeledón 55%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Alajuelense has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.48. Alajuelense: 12.6 shots per match, Pérez Zeledón: 12.6.
Match halves
Alajuelense: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.73. Pérez Zeledón: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Alajuelense: 76-90+ (12 goals). Pérez Zeledón: 16-30 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.41 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-1. Average goals 3.33, BTTS 100%.
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 holds a distinct advantage as the host, boasting an impressive 63% home win rate and a +16 goal difference. The home team features strong offensive efficiency (1.69 goals per home match) alongside a solid defense (0.69 goals conceded, 56% clean sheets). Pérez Zeledón struggles in away fixtures, winning only 21% of their matches with a 50% defeat rate and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors' form is alarming - they have secured just 0.4 PPG in their last 5 games while conceding as many as 9 goals. The xG statistics also indicate a clear edge for the hosts (1.76 vs 1.49), and Pérez Zeledón's high away fail-to-score rate (36%) further supports an Alajuelense victory.
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 | Pérez Zeledón | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
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 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Alajuelense · 0.4 pts / match - Pérez Zeledón
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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.58 goals / match - Alajuelense · 1.28 goals / match - Pérez Zeledón
Alajuelense is 92% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.79 goals / match - Alajuelense · 1.52 goals / match - Pérez Zeledón
Alajuelense scores in 82% of matches (27 of 33 matches), while Pérez Zeledón keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 matches).
Pérez Zeledón scores in 76% of matches (22 of 29 matches), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 45% (15 of 33 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 - Pérez Zeledón
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 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / match - Alajuelense · 1.1 pts / match - Pérez Zeledón
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Pérez Zeledón - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Pérez Zeledón
* 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 | Pérez Zeledón | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.36 | 2.41 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 48% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 45% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 31% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 69% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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
Recent meetings (3): Alajuelense 1 - 1 - 1 Pérez Zeledón. Average goals 3.33, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Pérez Zeledón?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 3:0 Pérez Zeledón. 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 Pérez Zeledón?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 1, Pérez Zeledón won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Pérez Zeledón?
Alajuelense score 1.58 goals per game on average and Pérez Zeledón 1.28. The Primera División FPD average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Alajuelense's matches and 69% of Pérez Zeledón's.
What form are Alajuelense and Pérez Zeledón in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Pérez Zeledón 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Pérez Zeledón?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.