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Herediano vs Alajuelense

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Primera Division Estadio Carlos Alvarado, Heredia
Mon, Aug 10, 2026
VS
12:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

Herediano host Alajuelense in the Primera Division. This shapes up as a tight, low-scoring affair. Recent numbers: Herediano at 1 goals for, 0.38 against; Alajuelense at 1.38 for, 1 against. Past meetings favor Herediano slightly — 3-1-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jul 12, 2026, ending 0:1. xG projections (1.00 - 0.88) back Herediano to edge this. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Herediano
33%
Draws
27%
Alajuelense
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Herediano

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Herediano have won more games recently than Alajuelense.
  • Herediano are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

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 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.8%
Herediano Clean Sheet 20%
Alajuelense Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Herediano Alajuelense
Matches Played 30 33
Wins 20 14
Draws 4 9
Losses 6 10
Goals Scored 1 1.38
Goals Conceded 0.38 1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.38 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 12, 2026 Super Cup
Alajuelense vs Herediano
0:1
Mar 22, 2026 Primera Division
Herediano vs Alajuelense
2:1
Feb 8, 2026 Primera Division
Alajuelense vs Herediano
1:1
Oct 17, 2025 Primera Division
Herediano vs Alajuelense
1:3
Aug 10, 2025 Primera Division
Alajuelense vs Herediano
0:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Herediano 40 / 100
Alajuelense 27 / 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
Herediano Alajuelense

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick HER 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

Attacking prowess: Herediano scored in 83% of their last 30 outings.

Defensive concern: Alajuelense conceded in 70% of 33 recent games.

Games between these two average 2.20 goals.

Solid form: Herediano remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Herediano VS Alajuelense
1 Goals Scored 1.38
0.38 Goals Conceded 1
38% Over 1.5 75%
25% Over 2.5 25%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Herediano

(Home)
24 Jul
Herediano
1 : 1
Puntarenas FC
18 Jul
Herediano
1 : 0
Saprissa
12 Jul
Alajuelense
0 : 1
Herediano
17 May
Herediano
2 : 0
Saprissa
14 May
Saprissa
2 : 1
Herediano
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Alajuelense

(Away)
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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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)