Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 55% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultLD Alajuelense to win ✓62% · @1.45
Double chanceLD Alajuelense or draw ✓84% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @2.00
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.48
LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 24 April the Primera División brings LD Alajuelense against Puntarenas FC at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. Kick-off: 03:00 WAT. In the table, LD Alajuelense are 4th, among the top four, on 29 points after 16 matches; Puntarenas FC are 7th (lower half) with 19.
Current form
LD Alajuelense, last 5: DWDLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Deportivo Saprissa, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Puntarenas FC, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Sporting San Jose, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours LD Alajuelense, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.3 for Puntarenas FC.
Head to head
When they last met (1 Mar 2026) it ended Puntarenas FC 2–0 LD Alajuelense.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give LD Alajuelense 1.8 xG, Puntarenas FC 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – LD Alajuelense 62%, draw 22%, Puntarenas FC 16%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 2.00.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.00 – the bookmaker implies 50%, our ratings say 55%.
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 1–0 Puntarenas FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
LD Alajuelense62%fair 1.62 · @1.45
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.75
Puntarenas FC16%fair 6.31 · @6.60
2.56Expected goals
1.79LD Alajuelense xG
0.77Puntarenas FC xG
55%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: LD Alajuelense 1.8 – 0.8 Puntarenas FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC?
On our numbers LD Alajuelense have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Puntarenas FC 16%.
How many goals will there be in LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC?
Our predicted score is LD Alajuelense 1–0 Puntarenas FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC?
LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC (Primera División) kicks off on Friday 24 April 2026 at 03:00 (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.
