San Carlos vs Alajuelense: match statistics
Alajuelense shows a clearly better seasonal form with a record of 17 wins compared to just 8 wins for San Carlos. The hosts show serious attacking problems, scoring an average of only 0.71 goals per home match and failing to score in half of their home games (FTS% 50%). Alajuelense records significantly better efficiency away from home with an average of 1.44 goals per match and a 44% win rate in away matches. The difference in goal difference is telling: San Carlos has -8 in home matches, while the visitors have +8 on the road. Despite weaker form in the last 5 matches (0.6 PPG), Alajuelense possesses clearly higher team quality, as confirmed by xG statistics and a higher shot conversion rate (13% vs 9%). Considering all data, an away win is the most likely scenario, although their recent weaker form may slightly increase the chances of a draw.
San Carlos vs Alajuelense: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
San Carlos played Alajuelense in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
San Carlos: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Alajuelense: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
San Carlos scores 0.96 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Alajuelense scores 1.56 and concedes 0.81. League average: 2.38 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: San Carlos 43%, Alajuelense 47%. Over 2.5: San Carlos 39%, Alajuelense 41%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Alajuelense has higher xG: 1.57 vs 0.98. San Carlos: 8.1 shots per match, Alajuelense: 12.7.
Match halves
San Carlos: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.39. Alajuelense: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
San Carlos: 16-30 (6 goals). Alajuelense: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.38 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-3. Average goals 1.67, 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 shows a clearly better seasonal form with a record of 17 wins compared to just 8 wins for San Carlos. The hosts show serious attacking problems, scoring an average of only 0.71 goals per home match and failing to score in half of their home games (FTS% 50%). Alajuelense records significantly better efficiency away from home with an average of 1.44 goals per match and a 44% win rate in away matches. The difference in goal difference is telling: San Carlos has -8 in home matches, while the visitors have +8 on the road. Despite weaker form in the last 5 matches (0.6 PPG), Alajuelense possesses clearly higher team quality, as confirmed by xG statistics and a higher shot conversion rate (13% vs 9%). Considering all data, an away win is the most likely scenario, although their recent weaker form may slightly increase the chances of a draw.
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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
| San Carlos | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.33 |
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.
San Carlos is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - San Carlos · 0.8 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 63% better for: goals scored per match.
0.96 goals / match - San Carlos · 1.56 goals / match - Alajuelense
Alajuelense is 85% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - San Carlos · 0.81 goals / match - Alajuelense
San Carlos scores in 57% of matches (16 of 28 matches), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 44% (14 of 32 matches).
Alajuelense scores in 81% of matches (26 of 32 matches), while San Carlos keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 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 - San Carlos
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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - San Carlos · 1.56 pts / match - Alajuelense
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Carlos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
San Carlos
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
| San Carlos | Liga | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.46 | 2.38 | • 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 48% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 45% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 32% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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): San Carlos 0 - 0 - 3 Alajuelense. Average goals 1.67, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of San Carlos vs Alajuelense?
The Primera División FPD match finished San Carlos 0:2 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 San Carlos and Alajuelense?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches San Carlos won 0, Alajuelense won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before San Carlos vs Alajuelense?
San Carlos score 0.96 goals per game on average and Alajuelense 1.56. The Primera División FPD average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 43% of San Carlos's matches and 47% of Alajuelense's.
What form are San Carlos and Alajuelense in?
Over the last 5 games San Carlos have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Alajuelense 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Carlos vs Alajuelense?
The statistical background for San Carlos vs Alajuelense — 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.