Cartaginés and Alajuelense face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Costa Rican League season. The game takes place at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza on Thursday, 22/01/2026, at 02:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Cartaginés vs Alajuelense, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Cartaginés vs Alajuelense

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Over 1.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Alajuelense to win

Alajuelense is the in their match against Cartaginés. Coming away from a formidable ground like Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza with all three points is never easy, but we are still tipping Alajuelense to win in this match.

Alajuelense has been in fantastic form of late, with their statistics and their results showing serious upward momentum. That momentum will be put to the test away at Cartaginés, but our analysts are confident they can score the big away win.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Cartaginés and Alajuelense.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Cartaginés preview

Cartaginés comes into the match having played 22 games in the Costa Rican League so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.55 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.

Cartaginés's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the Costa Rican League, averaging 1.14 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.

The offense system of Cartaginés is led by Johan Alberto Venegas Ulloa as the top scorer of the season. The costa rican midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Cristopher Núñez, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.77 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 0.77.

Alajuelense preview

On the other hand, Alajuelense comes into the match having played 24 games in the Costa Rican League so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.08 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses.

Alajuelense's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 41 goals were scored in the Costa Rican League, averaging 1.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.71.

The offense system of Alajuelense is led by Ronaldo Cisneros Morell as the top scorer of the season. The mexican forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jeison Steven Lucumí Mina, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 0.71.

Head to head: Cartaginés vs Alajuelense

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Cartaginés

Costa Rica - Primera División FPD

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L L D

1.55

Home W L D L W

1.73

Away W L W D L

1.36

Away Team

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Alajuelense

Costa Rica - Primera División FPD

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D W D W

2.08

Home D W W W D

2.25

Away D D D W W

1.92

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Published on 21 January 2026, at 02:14 Last updated on 21 January 2026, at 02:14
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