Our Puntarenas vs Alajuelense Prediction: 1-2
Puntarenas vs Alajuelense in the Costa Rica Primera Division is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Puntarenas 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
Puntarenas's Last Match – Sporting San Jose vs Puntarenas
Puntarenas will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Costa Rica Primera Division victory over Sporting San Jose, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Puntarenas saw 46% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting San Jose | 54% | 9 (3) | - | 75 |
 Puntarenas | 46% | 13 (8) | - | 60 |
Alajuelense's Last Match – Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense
Alajuelense will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Costa Rica Primera Division loss to Deportivo Saprissa on February 22. In that match, Alajuelense recorded 47% possession, attempting 18 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deportivo Saprissa | 53% | 8 (3) | - | 48 |
 Alajuelense | 47% | 18 (8) | - | 63 |
Puntarenas vs Alajuelense Stats
Key Stats
| Puntarenas | Alajuelense | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 1.86 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Puntarenas are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Alajuelense average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Puntarenas 13-10
Alajuelense 11-14
What are the odds for this match?
Puntarenas to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.1
Alajuelense to win: @2
Herediano 
Cartagines 
AD San Carlos 
Deportivo Saprissa 
Puntarenas 
Alajuelense 
Municipal Perez Zeledon 
Sporting San Jose 
Guadalupe FC 
Municipal Liberia