LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
23:00 WAT, Saturday 15 August: LD Alajuelense v Puntarenas FC in the Primera División, played at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. 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: WWWWD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over CS Herediano, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
Puntarenas FC, last 5: LDDLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Deportivo Saprissa, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours LD Alajuelense, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.3 for Puntarenas FC.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Apr 2026) it ended LD Alajuelense 5–2 Puntarenas FC. The last 2 head-to-heads: LD Alajuelense 1 win, Puntarenas FC 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 4.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give LD Alajuelense 1.9 xG, Puntarenas FC 0.6 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 52%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – LD Alajuelense 66%, draw 24%, Puntarenas FC 10%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 2.00.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). 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 Alajuelense66%fair 1.51 · @1.40
Draw24%fair 4.25 · @4.20
Puntarenas FC10%fair 9.74 · @7.00
2.53Expected goals
1.90LD Alajuelense xG
0.63Puntarenas FC xG
52%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
3–09%
0–08%
From our goals model: LD Alajuelense 1.9 – 0.6 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 1.33.
Who will win LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC?
On our numbers LD Alajuelense have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Puntarenas FC 10%.
How many goals will there be in LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 52% 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 2.5 goals in total.
When is LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC?
LD Alajuelense vs Puntarenas FC (Primera División) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 23:00 (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.
