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Herediano vs Alajuelense

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Primera Division 2025/2026 Estadio Carlos Alvarado, Heredia
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Match Events

4' Event
Perez C.
8' Event
Hernandez M.
21'
Borges C.

AI Match Summary

The Primera Division 2025/2026 game between Herediano and Alajuelense finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Herediano.

Win Probability Meter

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

19%
Herediano
30%
Draws
51%
Alajuelense
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Alajuelense

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Herediano carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Alajuelense taking it.
  • Regular Primera Division 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Herediano Clean Sheet 26%
Alajuelense Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Herediano Alajuelense
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 17 14
Draws 5 7
Losses 8 10
Goals Scored 1.17 1.58
Goals Conceded 0.73 1.1
Expected Goals (xG) 0.94 0.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 10, 2026 Primera Division
Herediano vs Alajuelense
0:3
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

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Herediano Compare

Top Goalscorer Hernandez M.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.72
Avg xA / game 0.47

Alajuelense Compare

Top Goalscorer Perez C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.74
Avg xA / game 0.45

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Herediano 10 / 100
Alajuelense 95 / 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 LDA Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Herediano found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (30 games).

Defensive concern: Alajuelense conceded in 74% of 31 recent games.

Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.

Recent resilience: Herediano stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Herediano VS Alajuelense
1.13 Goals Scored 1.38
0.25 Goals Conceded 0.75
38% Over 1.5 63%
25% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Herediano

(Home)
10 Aug
Herediano
0 : 3
Alajuelense
06 Aug
Alianza FC
1 : 0
Herediano
03 Aug
Inter San Carlos
1 : 1
Herediano
31 Jul
Herediano
0 : 0
Marathon
24 Jul
Herediano
3 : 0
Puntarenas FC
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Alajuelense

(Away)
10 Aug
Herediano
0 : 3
Alajuelense
05 Aug
Diriangen
1 : 3
Alajuelense
02 Aug
Alajuelense
2 : 1
Escorpiones
30 Jul
Alajuelense
1 : 0
Xelaju
26 Jul
Sporting FC
1 : 1
Alajuelense
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Herediano 18 12 2 4 26:10 38
2 Saprissa 18 10 4 4 34:19 34
3 Liberia 18 10 3 5 24:18 33
4 Cartagines 18 10 2 6 26:20 32
5 Alajuelense 18 7 5 6 28:20 26
6 Sporting FC 18 6 4 8 16:21 22
7 San Carlos 18 6 3 9 21:25 21
8 Puntarenas FC 18 4 4 10 22:29 16
9 Zeledon 18 2 8 8 19:30 14
10 Guadalupe 18 3 5 10 13:37 14
Promotion - Primera Division 2025/2026 (Clausura - Play Offs)
Promotion - Primera Division 2025/2026 (Clausura - Play Offs)