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Saprissa vs Alajuelense

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Primera Division 2025/2026 Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San José
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Match Events

16'
Sub
Duarte O. In: Myrie K.
Out: Duarte O.
45' Event
Sinclair O.
45'
Gamboa A.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-2. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Saprissa
15%
Draws
42%
Alajuelense
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Saprissa

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

43% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Saprissa come out ahead of Alajuelense on wins alone.
  • 43% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Saprissa have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Saprissa, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 37.2%
Saprissa Clean Sheet 68%
Alajuelense Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Saprissa Alajuelense
Matches Played 32 34
Wins 22 16
Draws 3 7
Losses 7 11
Goals Scored 2.06 1.62
Goals Conceded 0.94 1.03
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 19, 2026 Primera Division
Alajuelense vs Saprissa
1:1
Feb 22, 2026 Primera Division
Saprissa vs Alajuelense
2:1
Dec 21, 2025 Primera Division
Alajuelense vs Saprissa
3:1
Dec 18, 2025 Primera Division
Saprissa vs Alajuelense
2:2
Oct 20, 2025 Primera Division
Alajuelense vs Saprissa
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Saprissa Compare

Top Goalscorer Sinclair O.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Escobar F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66

Alajuelense Compare

Top Goalscorer Michel K.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Bran Flores A. J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Saprissa 41 / 100
Alajuelense 30 / 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
Saprissa Alajuelense

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Saprissa Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Saprissa found the back of the net in 91% of recent matches (32 games).

Alajuelense has conceded goals in 74% of their last 34 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

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

Scoring Trends

Saprissa VS Alajuelense
1.88 Goals Scored 1.5
1 Goals Conceded 0.75
88% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Saprissa

(Home)
28 Aug
Olimpia
2 : 1
Saprissa
23 Aug
Inter San Carlos
1 : 0
Saprissa
16 Aug
Saprissa
3 : 2
Cartagines
12 Aug
Saprissa
3 : 0
Deportivo Mixco
09 Aug
Puntarenas FC
0 : 2
Saprissa
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Alajuelense

(Away)
27 Aug
Alajuelense
3 : 1
Plaza Amador
24 Aug
Alajuelense
0 : 1
San Carlos
21 Aug
Luis Angel Firpo
1 : 0
Alajuelense
15 Aug
Alajuelense
2 : 1
Puntarenas FC
10 Aug
Herediano
0 : 3
Alajuelense
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Semi-finals
Alajuelense 4
Liberia 1
Saprissa 4
Cartagines 2
Final
Alajuelense 5
Saprissa 3