Puntarenas and Alajuelense face each other on Sunday 03.01.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Costa Rican League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Puntarenas's home ground, the Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Ángel Lito Pérez Treacy.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Puntarenas and Alajuelense, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Puntarenas preview
Puntarenas heads into the match with the following record in the Costa Rican League: in 26 matches, Puntarenas secured 8 victories, 10 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.31 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Puntarenas's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Puntarenas has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 33 were scored in the Costa Rican League, resulting in an average of 1.27 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jose Pablo Córdoba Pérez, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Wílber Rentería Cuero has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Puntarenas has conceded 29 goals in the Costa Rican League (an average of 1.12 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.12 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Alajuelense preview
Alajuelense comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the Costa Rican League. They have secured 16 victories, 9 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses.
Alajuelense's attack has been highly effective, scoring 48 goals during this period. Of that total, 48 were netted in the Costa Rican League, with an average of 1.6 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.6.
Alajuelense's offensive system is led by Ronaldo Cisneros Morell, the team's top scorer this season. The mexican forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jeison Steven Lucumí Mina. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 0.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 24 goals in 30 matches, averaging 0.8 per match.
Head to head: Puntarenas vs Alajuelense
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Puntarenas
Costa Rica - Primera División FPD
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L D |
1.31 |
| Home | W D L W D |
1.33 |
| Away | W W L L D |
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 1.92 | 2.79 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.12 | 0.92 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 33% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 50% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 42% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 42% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.58 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.52 | 1.5 |
Alajuelense
Costa Rica - Primera División FPD
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W W |
1.9 |
| Home | L D W D W |
2.07 |
| Away | L W L D D |
1.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 60% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.73 | 0.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 53% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 13% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 80% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.79 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.08 | 1.69 |
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