Prediction: Alajuelense vs Herediano

Team pages: Alajuelense · Herediano

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.5Total
Alajuelense1.5
Herediano1
1X2
48% 27% 25%
Alajuelense Draw Herediano
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 54% Both teams to score 52%
Most likely score
1-1 14%
Recent form · 10 last
Alajuelense 4-3-3 (W-D-L)
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Herediano 2-1-7 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Alajuelense 2–1–3 Herediano (6 last)
  • Herediano0-3Alajuelense
  • Alajuelense0-1Herediano
  • Herediano2-1Alajuelense
  • Alajuelense1-1Herediano
  • Herediano1-3Alajuelense
  • Alajuelense0-1Herediano
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Alajuelense 1520 · Herediano 1467
AlajuelenseDrawHerediano
Our model48%28%24%
Market49%26%25%
Estimated total (ours) 2.5 goals · Bet365 line 2.25 · +0.3

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 54%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Alajuelense (rating 1520 vs 1467).
  • H2H favours Herediano: 3-1-2.
  • High corners: 13.1 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 8 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

AlajuelenseHerediano
Goals for / against (FT)1.6 / 1.10.8 / 1.5
Goals for / against (HT)0.6 / 0.50.3 / 0.7
Half-time result (W/D/L)40/30/30%0/60/40%
Corners (HT / FT)3.3 / 72.4 / 6.1
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3 / 0.15 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Alajuelense 2–1–3 Herediano

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DateHomeScoreAway
10/08/26
Costa Rica Primera Division
Herediano0-3
HT 0-1
Alajuelense
13/07/26
Costa Rica Super Cup
Alajuelense0-1
HT 0-0
Herediano
22/03/26
Costa Rica Primera Division
Herediano2-1
HT 1-1
Alajuelense
08/02/26
Costa Rica Primera Division
Alajuelense1-1
HT 0-0
Herediano
17/10/25
Costa Rica Primera Division
Herediano1-3
HT 0-1
Alajuelense
11/08/25
Costa Rica Primera Division
Alajuelense0-1
HT 0-1
Herediano

Standings · Costa Rica Primera Division

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Deportivo Saprissa 10703 201121
2 Sporting San Jose 10622 19920
3 Cartagines 10604 191318
4 AD San Carlos 10604 9918
5 Alajuelense 10433 161115
6 Inter San Carlos 10433 101315
7 Puntarenas 10334 91412
8 Municipal Perez Zeledon 10235 8159
9 Herediano 10217 8157
10 Escorpiones de Belen FC 10217 7157

Common opponents 8 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentAlajuelenseHerediano
Puntarenas 1-1 D 3-0 W
Inter San Carlos 5-0 W 1-1 D
Cartagines 1-3 L 0-1 L
Deportivo Saprissa 0-2 L 0-2 L
Municipal Perez Zeledon 1-1 D 2-3 L
AD San Carlos 0-1 L 0-1 L
Escorpiones de Belen FC 2-1 W 2-0 W
Sporting San Jose 1-1 D 0-3 L
Record vs common 2 W 3 D 3 L 2 W 1 D 5 L

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Alajuelense

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
11/10 Puntarenas
Costa Rica Primera Division
1-0 1-1 32 D
21/09 Inter San Carlos
Costa Rica Primera Division
2-0 5-0 94 W
14/09 Cartagines
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-2 1-3 104 L
06/09 Deportivo Saprissa
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-1 0-2 116 L
30/08 Municipal Perez Zeledon
Costa Rica Primera Division
1-0 1-1 82 D
24/08 AD San Carlos
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-0 0-1 –– L
16/08 Puntarenas
Costa Rica Primera Division
1-1 2-1 65 W
10/08 Herediano
Costa Rica Primera Division
1-0 3-0 –– W
02/08 Escorpiones de Belen FC
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-0 2-1 92 W
26/07 Sporting San Jose
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-1 1-1 00 D

Herediano

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
11/10 AD San Carlos
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-1 0-1 113 L
20/09 Deportivo Saprissa
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-1 0-2 511 L
13/09 Escorpiones de Belen FC
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-0 2-0 55 W
06/09 Municipal Perez Zeledon
Costa Rica Primera Division
1-1 2-3 99 L
30/08 Cartagines
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-1 0-1 55 L
23/08 Sporting San Jose
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-0 0-3 61 L
15/08 AD San Carlos
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-0 0-1 46 L
10/08 Alajuelense
Costa Rica Primera Division
0-1 0-3 –– L
03/08 Inter San Carlos
Costa Rica Primera Division
1-1 1-1 85 D
24/07 Puntarenas
Costa Rica Primera Division
1-1 3-0 22 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Alajuelense vs Herediano?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Alajuelense win (48%). Probabilities: Alajuelense 48%, draw 27%, Herediano 25%.

How many goals are expected in Alajuelense vs Herediano?

The model expects 2.5 goals (Alajuelense 1.5 · Herediano 1), with a 53% chance of over 2.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Alajuelense vs Herediano?

The model gives a 52% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.