Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense: match statistics
Alajuelense demonstrates a significantly stronger seasonal form with 14 wins and only 2 losses, while Pérez Zeledón has a 7-5-7 record. The visitors stand out with a solid away defense, conceding an average of only 0.73 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 45% of their away matches. Furthermore, Alajuelense boasts a +10 away goal difference, which contrasts sharply with the hosts' mere +1 at home. Pérez Zeledón concedes an average of 1.5 goals in home matches and has won only 40% of such games. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.8 points per game over the last 5 matches), but the significantly better overall quality and effectiveness of Alajuelense this season points towards their victory, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the visitors' high percentage of away draws (36%).
Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pérez Zeledón played Alajuelense in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Pérez Zeledón: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Alajuelense: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pérez Zeledón scores 1.47 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Alajuelense scores 1.74 and concedes 0.70. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pérez Zeledón 74%, Alajuelense 43%. Over 2.5: Pérez Zeledón 68%, Alajuelense 43%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Pérez Zeledón: 13.1 shots per match, Alajuelense: 12.1.
Match halves
Pérez Zeledón: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.79. Alajuelense: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Pérez Zeledón: 16-30 (7 goals). Alajuelense: 16-30 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 4.00, 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 demonstrates a significantly stronger seasonal form with 14 wins and only 2 losses, while Pérez Zeledón has a 7-5-7 record. The visitors stand out with a solid away defense, conceding an average of only 0.73 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 45% of their away matches. Furthermore, Alajuelense boasts a +10 away goal difference, which contrasts sharply with the hosts' mere +1 at home. Pérez Zeledón concedes an average of 1.5 goals in home matches and has won only 40% of such games. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.8 points per game over the last 5 matches), but the significantly better overall quality and effectiveness of Alajuelense this season points towards their victory, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the visitors' high percentage of away draws (36%).
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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
| Pérez Zeledón | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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.
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 18% better for: goals scored per match.
1.47 goals / match - Pérez Zeledón · 1.74 goals / match - Alajuelense
Alajuelense is 119% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Pérez Zeledón · 0.7 goals / match - Alajuelense
Pérez Zeledón scores in 84% of matches (16 of 19 matches), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 matches).
Alajuelense scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Pérez Zeledón keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 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 - Pérez Zeledón
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 66% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / match - Pérez Zeledón · 1.74 pts / match - Alajuelense
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pérez Zeledón - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Pérez Zeledón
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
| Pérez Zeledón | Liga | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.49 | • 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 49% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 31% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 74% | • 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 75% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Pérez Zeledón 1 - 0 - 1 Alajuelense. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense?
The Primera División FPD match finished Pérez Zeledón 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 Pérez Zeledón and Alajuelense?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Pérez Zeledón won 1, Alajuelense won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense?
Pérez Zeledón score 1.47 goals per game on average and Alajuelense 1.74. The Primera División FPD average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Pérez Zeledón's matches and 43% of Alajuelense's.
What form are Pérez Zeledón and Alajuelense in?
Over the last 5 games Pérez Zeledón have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Alajuelense 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pérez Zeledón vs Alajuelense: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.