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Alajuelense vs San Carlos

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Primera Division Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Alajuela
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
VS
12:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

Alajuelense host San Carlos in the Primera Division. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. San Carlos have shipped 2 goals a game lately, while Alajuelense have conceded 1.38 and scored 1.5. Head-to-head, Alajuelense have won 4 to San Carlos's 0, with 1 draws. They last met on Mar 8, 2026, ending 0:2. Model xG sits at 1.75 vs 1.19, favoring Alajuelense. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Alajuelense
33%
Draws
27%
San Carlos
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Alajuelense

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Alajuelense carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Alajuelense's way, sitting at 40%.
  • Regular Primera Division form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Alajuelense have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Alajuelense Clean Sheet 20%
San Carlos Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Alajuelense San Carlos
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 11 7
Draws 9 5
Losses 10 17
Goals Scored 1.5 1
Goals Conceded 1.38 2
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.38 2.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 8, 2026 Primera Division
San Carlos vs Alajuelense
0:2
Jan 25, 2026 Primera Division
Alajuelense vs San Carlos
1:0
Dec 7, 2025 Primera Division
San Carlos vs Alajuelense
0:2
Sep 17, 2025 Primera Division
Alajuelense vs San Carlos
2:0
Mar 28, 2025 Primera Division
Alajuelense vs San Carlos
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Alajuelense 40 / 100
San Carlos 26 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Alajuelense San Carlos

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick LDA Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Alajuelense's goal record stands at 87% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

San Carlos has conceded goals in 79% of their last 29 outings.

Solid form: Alajuelense remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

San Carlos's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Alajuelense VS San Carlos
1.5 Goals Scored 1
1.38 Goals Conceded 2
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Alajuelense

(Home)
26 Jul
Sporting FC
1 : 1
Alajuelense
12 Jul
Alajuelense
0 : 1
Herediano
26 Apr
Liberia
2 : 1
Alajuelense
24 Apr
Alajuelense
5 : 2
Puntarenas FC
19 Apr
Alajuelense
1 : 1
Saprissa
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San Carlos

(Away)
26 Jul
San Carlos
0 : 3
Escorpiones
25 Apr
San Carlos
1 : 1
Zeledon
22 Apr
Cartagines
2 : 1
San Carlos
19 Apr
Herediano
1 : 0
San Carlos
13 Apr
San Carlos
4 : 0
Guadalupe
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Saprissa11005:13
2Escorpiones11003:03
3Cartagines11003:13
4Alajuelense10101:11
5Herediano10101:11
6Puntarenas FC10101:11
7Sporting FC10101:11
8Inter San Carlos10011:30
9San Carlos10010:30
10Zeledon10011:50
Promotion - Primera Division (Apertura - Play Offs)