Cartaginés vs Alajuelense: match statistics
Alajuelense displays significantly better seasonal form with 14 wins and only 2 losses, while Cartaginés holds a 9-7-6 record. The visitors have scored 41 goals this season with only 17 conceded, resulting in a +24 difference, whereas the hosts possess a more modest 25:17 record. In away matches, Alajuelense wins 50% of fixtures with 42% clean sheets, demonstrating defensive solidity. Cartaginés has higher ball possession in home matches (52% vs 50%) and a more favorable xG coefficient (1.5 vs 1.33), giving them a chance for a positive result. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable (Cartaginés 1.4 PPG vs Alajuelense 1.6 PPG), yet the quality and experience of the visitors prevail. Alajuelense's high percentage of away draws (42%) suggests the match may be tight, but the qualitative advantage of the guests makes them the favorite to secure three points.
Cartaginés vs Alajuelense: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cartaginés played Alajuelense in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 22 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Cartaginés: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Alajuelense: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cartaginés scores 1.14 and concedes 0.77 goals per match. Alajuelense scores 1.71 and concedes 0.71. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cartaginés 45%, Alajuelense 46%. Over 2.5: Cartaginés 36%, Alajuelense 42%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Alajuelense has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.41. Cartaginés: 11.4 shots per match, Alajuelense: 12.3.
Match halves
Cartaginés: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.68. Alajuelense: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Cartaginés: 76-90+ (7 goals). Alajuelense: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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 significantly better seasonal form with 14 wins and only 2 losses, while Cartaginés holds a 9-7-6 record. The visitors have scored 41 goals this season with only 17 conceded, resulting in a +24 difference, whereas the hosts possess a more modest 25:17 record. In away matches, Alajuelense wins 50% of fixtures with 42% clean sheets, demonstrating defensive solidity. Cartaginés has higher ball possession in home matches (52% vs 50%) and a more favorable xG coefficient (1.5 vs 1.33), giving them a chance for a positive result. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable (Cartaginés 1.4 PPG vs Alajuelense 1.6 PPG), yet the quality and experience of the visitors prevail. Alajuelense's high percentage of away draws (42%) suggests the match may be tight, but the qualitative advantage of the guests makes them the favorite to secure three points.
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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
| Cartaginés | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.36 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Cartaginés · 1.8 pts / match - 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 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.14 goals / match - Cartaginés · 1.71 goals / match - Alajuelense
Alajuelense is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.77 goals / match - Cartaginés · 0.71 goals / match - Alajuelense
Cartaginés scores in 73% of matches (16 of 22 matches), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 matches).
Alajuelense scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 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 - Cartaginés
Over / Under - Alajuelense
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 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / match - Cartaginés · 1.67 pts / match - Alajuelense
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 58%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Cartaginés
Alajuelense
* 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
| Cartaginés | Liga | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.91 | 2.49 | • 2.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 49% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 49% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Cartaginés 0 - 1 - 1 Alajuelense. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cartaginés vs Alajuelense?
The Primera División FPD match finished Cartaginés 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 Cartaginés and Alajuelense?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cartaginés won 0, Alajuelense won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cartaginés vs Alajuelense?
Cartaginés score 1.14 goals per game on average and Alajuelense 1.71. The Primera División FPD average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Cartaginés's matches and 46% of Alajuelense's.
What form are Cartaginés and Alajuelense in?
Over the last 5 games Cartaginés have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Alajuelense 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cartaginés vs Alajuelense?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cartaginés vs Alajuelense: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.