LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
San Carlos travel to face LD Alajuelense on Monday 24 August in the Primera División, with Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto the venue – the ball rolls at 01:00 WAT. In the table, LD Alajuelense are 4th, among the top four, on 29 points after 16 matches; San Carlos are 5th (upper half) with 26. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
LD Alajuelense, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Firpo, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
San Carlos, last 5: WLLDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over CS Herediano, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 4 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours LD Alajuelense, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.7 for San Carlos.
Head to head
When they last met (8 Mar 2026) it ended San Carlos 0–2 LD Alajuelense.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give LD Alajuelense 1.9 xG, San Carlos 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – LD Alajuelense 65%, draw 20%, San Carlos 15%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: LD Alajuelense 2–0 San Carlos. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
LD Alajuelense65%fair 1.55 · @1.40
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @4.20
San Carlos15%fair 6.57 · @7.00
2.65Expected goals
1.88LD Alajuelense xG
0.77San Carlos xG
55%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: LD Alajuelense 1.9 – 0.8 San Carlos expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
On our numbers LD Alajuelense have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 20% and San Carlos 15%.
How many goals will there be in LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
Our predicted score is LD Alajuelense 2–0 San Carlos, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos (Primera División) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 01:00 (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.
