Our Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense Prediction: 1-2
Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 22, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Deportivo Saprissa's Last Match – Municipal Liberia vs Deportivo Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Costa Rica Primera Division victory over Municipal Liberia on February 15. In that match, Deportivo Saprissa controlled 50% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Municipal Liberia | 50% | 8 (2) | - | 63 |
Deportivo Saprissa | 50% | 6 (5) | - | 55 |
Alajuelense's Last Match – Alajuelense vs Sporting San Jose
Alajuelense will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Costa Rica Primera Division setback against Sporting San Jose on February 16. In that match, Alajuelense saw 71% of the ball and created 16 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alajuelense | 71% | 16 (4) | - | 93 |
Sporting San Jose | 29% | 9 (5) | - | 27 |
Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense Stats
Key Stats
| Deportivo Saprissa | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.44 | Attacking Strength | 1.77 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Deportivo Saprissa are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Alajuelense average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Deportivo Saprissa 20-13
Alajuelense 13-13
What are the odds for this match?
Deportivo Saprissa to win: @2.25
Draw: @2.6
Alajuelense to win: @3.5



Municipal Liberia
Deportivo Saprissa
Alajuelense
Sporting San Jose
Herediano
Cartagines
AD San Carlos
Deportivo Saprissa
Puntarenas
Alajuelense
Municipal Perez Zeledon
Sporting San Jose
Guadalupe FC
Municipal Liberia