Alajuelense vs Cartaginés

📍 Primera Division, Costa Rica
🕒 Thursday 4th September, 03:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Alajuelense sit 1st in the table after 2 games, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1 conceded per home match this season. Cartaginés are 3rd after 2 games, averaging 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded on the road. Alajuelense have won 4/10 home games (40%) this season; Cartaginés have won 2/10 on the road (20%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Alajuelense have seen 3+ goals in only 40% of home fixtures; Cartaginés in 40% away. Alajuelense average 1.6 scored and 1 conceded at home, Cartaginés 1.1 and 1.6 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

Alajuelense frequently see both teams score at home (60%, 6/10). Cartaginés are lower on the road (40%, 4/10) — they've scored in 50% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Cartaginés are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 80% of away fixtures, 8/10). Alajuelense are lower at home (50%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Alajuelense see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Cartaginés in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Primera Division table for the 2025/2026 season, with Alajuelense (1st) and Cartaginés (3rd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Primera Division 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Deportivo Saprissa 44 24 10 10 78:50 +28 82
2 Alajuelense H 40 21 11 8 66:34 +32 74
3 Herediano 40 21 8 11 52:34 +18 71
4 Municipal Liberia 40 17 11 12 46:46 0 62
5 Cartaginés A 40 17 10 13 47:37 +10 61
6 Sporting San José 36 9 11 16 31:40 -9 38
7 Pérez Zeledón 36 8 13 15 44:58 -14 37
8 Puntarenas 36 8 13 15 44:50 -6 37
9 San Carlos 36 9 7 20 36:56 -20 34
10 Guadalupe 36 5 12 19 30:69 -39 27

Team Form

Cartaginés have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Alajuelense have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Lost 3 (30%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Alajuelense frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Cartaginés are less consistent on the road (40%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

Alajuelense have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Cartaginés in 40% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Alajuelense have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Cartaginés in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 16 (1.6 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 10 (1 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

Both Alajuelense (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Cartaginés (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Alajuelense have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of home matches.

Cartaginés have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Alajuelense (Home Form) Cartaginés (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Alajuelense and Cartaginés. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

16th Mar, 2025
Cartaginés
1 – 1 HT: 1-1
Alajuelense
3rd Feb, 2025
Alajuelense
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Cartaginés
22nd Sep, 2024
Alajuelense
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
Cartaginés
4th Aug, 2024
Cartaginés
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Alajuelense
6th Apr, 2024
Cartaginés
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Alajuelense
28th Jan, 2024
Alajuelense
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Cartaginés
12th Nov, 2023
Cartaginés
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Alajuelense
6th Oct, 2023
Alajuelense
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
Cartaginés
29th Sep, 2023
Cartaginés
1 – 3 HT: 0-0
Alajuelense
14th Sep, 2023
Alajuelense
2 – 0 HT: 2-0
Cartaginés

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Alajuelense vs Cartaginés across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Alajuelense 1.53
Draw 3.6
Cartaginés 5.75

Half Time Result

Alajuelense 2.05
Draw 2.4
Cartaginés 6.35

Double Chance

Alajuelense or Draw 1.14
Alajuelense or Cartaginés 1.29
Draw or Cartaginés 2.25

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.1
No 1.66

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.33
Over 2.5 2.06
Over 3.5 3.64
Under 1.5 3.28
Under 2.5 1.78
Under 3.5 1.23

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.36
Over 1.5 2.8

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.5
Over 9.5 1.52
Over 10.5 2.15
Over 11.5 2.41

Alajuelense Goals

Over 0.5 1.15
Over 1.5 1.8

Cartaginés Goals

Over 0.5 1.67
Over 1.5 4

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    81% combined
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    78% combined
  • Lucan United vs Usher Celtic 19:45 BST | Leinster Senior League, Republic of Ireland Lucan United have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/10 home matches this season · Usher Celtic have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    76% combined
  • Cəbrayıl vs Şimal 14:00 BST | Birinci Dasta, Azerbaijan Cəbrayıl have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/12 home matches this season · Şimal have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.7
    75% combined

Alajuelense vs Cartaginés Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Alajuelense vs Cartaginés?

Over 8.5 Corners — Alajuelense see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Cartaginés in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Alajuelense or Cartaginés?

Alajuelense have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Cartaginés on the road (20% wins) in Primera Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Alajuelense and Cartaginés?

Mixed — Alajuelense have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Cartaginés in 40% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Primera Division fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Alajuelense and Cartaginés?

Uncertain — Alajuelense have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Cartaginés in 40% of away games in Primera Division. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Alajuelense or Cartaginés?

Cartaginés have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Alajuelense's 20% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Alajuelense and Cartaginés?

Yes — both Alajuelense (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Cartaginés (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Primera Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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