LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 20 April the Primera División brings LD Alajuelense against Deportivo Saprissa at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. Kick-off: 00:00 WAT. In the table, LD Alajuelense are 4th, among the top four, on 29 points after 16 matches; Deportivo Saprissa are 1st (leading the league) with 31. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
LD Alajuelense, last 5: WDLLW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Sporting San Jose, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Deportivo Saprissa, last 5: WDWLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Sporting San Jose, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Feb 2026) it ended Deportivo Saprissa 2–1 LD Alajuelense.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give LD Alajuelense 1.4 xG, Deportivo Saprissa 1.2 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – LD Alajuelense 39%, draw 29%, Deportivo Saprissa 32%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: LD Alajuelense 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
LD Alajuelense39%fair 2.56 · @2.62
Draw29%fair 3.42 · @2.65
Deportivo Saprissa32%fair 3.16 · @2.90
2.58Expected goals
1.38LD Alajuelense xG
1.20Deportivo Saprissa xG
56%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–010%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
1–28%
From our goals model: LD Alajuelense 1.4 – 1.2 Deportivo Saprissa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa?
On our numbers LD Alajuelense have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Deportivo Saprissa 32%.
How many goals will there be in LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Our predicted score is LD Alajuelense 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa?
LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa (Primera División) kicks off on Monday 20 April 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
