Alajuelense vs Puntarenas: match statistics
Alajuelense vs Puntarenas: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Alajuelense played Puntarenas in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 15 August 2026. Venue: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Alajuelense: 2-1-0, 2.33 points/match. Puntarenas: 0-2-1, 0.67 points/match.
Goal statistics
Alajuelense scores 2.00 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Puntarenas scores 0.67 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.44 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Alajuelense 67%, Puntarenas 67%. Over 2.5: Alajuelense 67%, Puntarenas 0%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Alajuelense has higher xG: 1.54 vs 0.86. Alajuelense: 11.7 shots per match, Puntarenas: 5.3.
Match halves
Alajuelense: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.67. Puntarenas: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Alajuelense: 76-90+ (3 goals). Puntarenas: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.44 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-2-1. Average goals 3.25, 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 are clear favourites after a run of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, while Puntarenas have failed to win any of their games during this period and suffered 3 defeats. The hosts have scored 10 goals in their last five appearances, whereas their opponents have conceded as many as 12 goals over the same timeframe. At home, Alajuelense average 2 goals per match, create chances worth 1.67 xG and register 5 shots on target, compared with just 6 attempts and 2 shots on target for Puntarenas away from home. The difference in control also favours the hosts, who average 74% possession against the visitors’ 37%. Puntarenas’ defence allows opponents 2.13 xG per away match, which, given Alajuelense’s attacking quality, should translate into a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS figures from the last five matches support a goals-for-both-sides signal: Alajuelense recorded BTTS in 60% of games, while Puntarenas did so in as many as 80%. The hosts are in strong offensive form, recently averaging 2.0 goals with an xG of 1.54, whereas Puntarenas conceded as many as 2.4 goals per match during this period and allowed opponents an xG of 2.05. The visitors should nevertheless have a chance to respond, as despite Alajuelense’s run of four consecutive wins, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any match this season, with their average xG conceded standing at 1.93. The risk to the pick is the hosts’ weaker season-long finishing, as they score only 0.5 goals per match, but Puntarenas’ defensive weaknesses clearly increase the likelihood of them finding the net. Therefore, the more likely scenario is that both teams score at least one goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Alajuelense are in very good form: they have averaged 2.0 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while Puntarenas have conceded as many as 2.4 goals per game over the same period. The hosts’ attacking potential is confirmed by an xG of 1.54 across their last five appearances, while the visitors’ average xG allowed stands at 2.05. Both teams have so far played matches featuring at least 2 goals, and over their last five games, the percentage of matches finishing with Over 2.5 goals was 60% for Alajuelense and 40% for Puntarenas. At the same time, Puntarenas’ attack produces only 1.05 xG on average, which is why the most stable option is not a high line but Over 1.5 goals. A projected total of 2.75 goals points to a clear advantage for the scenario featuring at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by an Alajuelense win at full-time, as the hosts were level at the break in 60% of their last five matches, while Puntarenas were trailing at that stage in 60% of their games. Alajuelense are clearly in better current form: they have won four of their last five matches, averaging 2.0 goals scored and only 0.6 conceded, whereas Puntarenas have failed to win any of their last five and concede an average of 2.4 goals. The second half is key, with the hosts scoring an average of 1.6 goals per match and allowing opponents just 0.2, while the visitors score only 0.4 and concede 1.0. The opening stages may be even, but Puntarenas’ weak defence before the break, conceding an average of 1.4 goals, combined with Alajuelense’s significantly stronger finishing, points to the result turning in the hosts’ favour after half-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 19% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.67 |
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 248% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / match - Alajuelense · 0.67 pts / match - Puntarenas
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 199% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Alajuelense · 0.67 goals / match - Puntarenas
Alajuelense is 99% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Alajuelense · 1.33 goals / match - Puntarenas
Alajuelense scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Puntarenas keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Puntarenas scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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 - Puntarenas
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 99% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Alajuelense · 0.67 pts / match - Puntarenas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Puntarenas - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Puntarenas
* 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 | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.67 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 44% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 63% | ▼ 33% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Alajuelense 1 - 2 - 1 Puntarenas. Average goals 3.25, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Puntarenas?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 2:1 Puntarenas. 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 Puntarenas?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 1, Puntarenas won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Puntarenas?
Alajuelense score 2.00 goals per game on average and Puntarenas 0.67. The Primera División FPD average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Alajuelense's matches and 67% of Puntarenas's.
What form are Alajuelense and Puntarenas in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Puntarenas 0-2-1 (0.67 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Puntarenas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Alajuelense vs Puntarenas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.