Our Cartagines vs Alajuelense Prediction: 1-1
Cartagines vs Alajuelense in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 22, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cartagines's Last Match – Puntarenas vs Cartagines
Cartagines must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Costa Rica Primera Division victory over Puntarenas in their last outing. In that match, Cartagines saw 37% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Puntarenas | 63% | 11 (1) | - | 100 |
 Cartagines | 37% | 8 (5) | - | 60 |
Alajuelense's Last Match – Municipal Perez Zeledon vs Alajuelense
Alajuelense will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Costa Rica Primera Division share of the spoils with Municipal Perez Zeledon on January 18. In that match, Alajuelense had 69% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Municipal Perez Zeledon | 31% | 4 (2) | - | 55 |
 Alajuelense | 69% | 12 (7) | - | 85 |
Cartagines vs Alajuelense Stats
Key Stats
| Cartagines | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.65 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cartagines are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Alajuelense average 1.8 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.