Our Alajuelense vs Puntarenas Prediction: 3-1
Alajuelense vs Puntarenas in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 24, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key Alajuelense vs Puntarenas 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 – Sporting San Jose vs Alajuelense
Determined to maintain their recent success, Alajuelense must win following their 2-0 Costa Rica Primera Division victory against Sporting San Jose on April 12. In that match, Alajuelense had 42% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting San Jose | 58% | 11 (4) | - | 79 |
 Alajuelense | 42% | 9 (5) | - | 56 |
Puntarenas's Last Match – Municipal Perez Zeledon vs Puntarenas
Puntarenas will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 3-3 Costa Rica Primera Division draw with Municipal Perez Zeledon on April 12. In that match, Puntarenas controlled 49% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Municipal Perez Zeledon | 51% | 11 (7) | - | 34 |
 Puntarenas | 49% | 7 (3) | - | 73 |
Alajuelense vs Puntarenas Stats
Key Stats
| Alajuelense | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.46 | Attacking Strength | 1.64 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Alajuelense are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Puntarenas average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Herediano 
Deportivo Saprissa 
Cartagines 
Municipal Liberia 
Alajuelense 
AD San Carlos 
Sporting San Jose 
Puntarenas 
Municipal Perez Zeledon 
Guadalupe FC