Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense: prediction and stats
Primera DivisiónApertura - 14Kick-off on November 1, 2026 at 09:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San Juan de Tíbás (San José)
The Footlab model makes Deportivo Saprissa the favourite at 47%, against 26% for a draw and 27% for LD Alajuelense. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense?
A very open match: only 37 Elo points separate Deportivo Saprissa (1,896) and LD Alajuelense (1,858).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Deportivo Saprissa have 11 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats; LD Alajuelense have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Inter San Carlos(away) | 0-1 | Primera División |
| Aug 16, 2026 | CS Cartagines(home) | 3-2 | Primera División |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Mixco(home) | 3-0 | CONCACAF Central American Cup |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Puntarenas FC(away) | 2-0 | Primera División |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Alianza FC(home) | 2-1 | CONCACAF Central American Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | San Carlos(home) | 0-1 | Primera División |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Firpo(away) | 0-1 | CONCACAF Central American Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Puntarenas FC(home) | 2-1 | Primera División |
| Aug 10, 2026 | CS Herediano(away) | 3-0 | Primera División |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Diriangén(away) | 3-1 | CONCACAF Central American Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Deportivo Saprissa win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 LD Alajuelense win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | LD Alajuelense 1-1 Deportivo Saprissa | Primera División |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Deportivo Saprissa 2-1 LD Alajuelense | Primera División |
| Dec 21, 2025 | LD Alajuelense 3-1 Deportivo Saprissa | Primera División |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Deportivo Saprissa 2-2 LD Alajuelense | Primera División |
| Oct 20, 2025 | LD Alajuelense 2-0 Deportivo Saprissa | Primera División |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Deportivo Saprissa 0-1 LD Alajuelense | Primera División |
Last archived meeting: LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa on Apr 19, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Deportivo Saprissa score 2.1 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; LD Alajuelense score 1.5 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Saprissa | 2.1 | 0.9 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| LD Alajuelense | 1.5 | 1.0 | 3 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Deportivo Saprissa sit 1st in Primera División (12 points from 5 matches) and LD Alajuelense sit 2nd (10 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deportivo Saprissa | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | LD Alajuelense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense?
- The Footlab model makes Deportivo Saprissa the favourite at 47%, against 26% for a draw and 27% for LD Alajuelense.
- Where and when is Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense played?
- Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense is played on November 1, 2026 at 09:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, in the Primera División.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 52% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.