Our Alajuelense vs Cartagines Prediction: 1-1
Alajuelense vs Cartagines in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 4, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Alajuelense vs Cartagines stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Alajuelense's Last Match – Puntarenas vs Alajuelense
Alajuelense must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Costa Rica Primera Division defeat against Puntarenas on March 1. In that match, Alajuelense recorded 41% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Puntarenas | 59% | 10 (4) | - | 57 |
 Alajuelense | 41% | 3 (2) | - | 51 |
Cartagines's Last Match – AD San Carlos vs Cartagines
Determined to get back to winning ways, Cartagines must win after their 1-1 Costa Rica Primera Division draw against AD San Carlos on March 2. In that match, Cartagines recorded 46% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AD San Carlos | 54% | 0 (3) | - | 73 |
 Cartagines | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 58 |
Alajuelense vs Cartagines Stats
Key Stats
| Alajuelense | Cartagines | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Alajuelense are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Cartagines average 0.6 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Alajuelense 9-14
Cartagines 6-13
What are the odds for this match?
Alajuelense to win: @1.65
Draw: @3.3
Cartagines to win: @5
Herediano 
Deportivo Saprissa 
Cartagines 
Municipal Liberia 
Alajuelense 
AD San Carlos 
Sporting San Jose 
Puntarenas 
Municipal Perez Zeledon 
Guadalupe FC