Our Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia Prediction: 2-1
Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia 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 – Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa
Determined to maintain their recent success, Alajuelense must win following their 3-1 Costa Rica Primera Division victory against Deportivo Saprissa on December 21.
Municipal Liberia's Last Match – Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia
Municipal Liberia will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 Costa Rica Primera Division loss to Alajuelense on December 14. In that match, Municipal Liberia recorded 46% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alajuelense | 54% | 16 (8) | - | 77 |
 Municipal Liberia | 46% | 8 (0) | - | 55 |
Alajuelense vs Municipal Liberia Stats
Key Stats
| Alajuelense | Municipal Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Alajuelense are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Municipal Liberia average 0.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Alajuelense 17-6
Municipal Liberia 6-14
What are the odds for this match?
Alajuelense to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.3
Municipal Liberia to win: @4.75
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