Result
2:1
21/02/2026 at 21:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Primera Division - Clausura - Round 8
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Costa-rica | FUTV, TDMAX |
 North-central-america | Centro America TV |
Match Stats
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| Ball possession |
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| 52% | 48% |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 7 |
| Shots on target |
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| 7 | 4 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 10 | 4 |
| Yellow cards |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Red cards |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 7 |
| Shots on target |
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| 7 | 4 |
| Shots off target |
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| 4 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 10 | 4 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Fouls |
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| 13 | 15 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 1)
- 7', 1 - 0, Paradela L. ⚽,
- 12', Guzman D. 🟨,
- 12', Villalobos Alfaro G. 🟨,
- 23', Salazar A. 🟨,
- 34', 1 - 1, Cisneros R. ⚽,
- 38', Azofeifa Rivas J. M. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (1 - 0)
- 49', Torres M. 🟨,
- 63', Guzman D. ↓, Brenes J. ↑,
- 63', Rodriguez T. ↓, Rodriguez A. ↑,
- 66', Borges C. 🟨,
- 72', Borges C. ↓, Parkins R. ↑,
- 72', Cisneros R. ↓, Hernandez A. ↑,
- 72', Hernandez B. ↓, Torres G. ↑,
- 76', Salazar A. 🟨,
- 84', 2 - 1, Rodriguez A. ⚽,
- 86', Zaldivar A. ↓, Perez C. ↑,
- 86', Badilla I. ↓, Pinar F. ↑,
- 88', Paradela L. ↓, Sinclair O. ↑,
- 88', Azofeifa Rivas J. M. ↓, Blanco R. ↑,
- 90', Sinclair O. 🟨,
- 90+11', Vargas K. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Deportivo Saprissa
40.8% | Draw
33.2% | Alajuelense
26% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Deportivo Saprissa has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.9%)Alajuelense has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.1%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Deportivo Saprissa than the current prediction. (-2.4%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Alajuelense than the current prediction. (+1%)
Deportivo Saprissa - Alajuelense Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.26 ↓
(2.53) |
2.8 ↑
(2.67) |
3.58 ↑
(3.32) |
7.8%
(7.1%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
Preview Facts
- Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Primera Division (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 5).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Saprissa won 0.
- Saprissa has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- Alajuelense has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Saprissa will hold a modest advantage in this match.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Saprissa won 4 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 23:27. (average 1.2:1.4).
- Including home matches between the teams, Saprissa won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 16:10. (average 1.6:1).
How many head-to-head matches has Deportivo Saprissa won against Alajuelense?
Deportivo Saprissa has won 8 of their last 27 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Alajuelense won against Deportivo Saprissa?
Alajuelense has won 10 of their last 27 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Deportivo Saprissa - Alajuelense were as follows:
20.12.2025
Alajuelense
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Deportivo Saprissa
3:1
17.12.2025
Deportivo Saprissa
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Alajuelense
2:2
19.10.2025
Alajuelense
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Deportivo Saprissa
2:0
30.08.2025
Deportivo Saprissa
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Alajuelense
0:1
21.05.2025
Alajuelense
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Deportivo Saprissa
1:0
Latest results of Deportivo Saprissa
Latest results of Alajuelense
Costa Rican Primera Division Table
Clausura | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Herediano | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 21:9 | 12 | 25 |
| 2 | Saprissa | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20:15 | 5 | 24 |
| 3 | Cartagines | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 15:14 | 1 | 23 |
| 4 | Alajuelense | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18:14 | 4 | 18 |
| 5 | Liberia | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13:15 | -2 | 18 |
| 6 | Sporting FC | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12:14 | -2 | 18 |
| 7 | San Carlos | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14:16 | -2 | 17 |
| 8 | Puntarenas FC | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:15 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 | Zeledon | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15:20 | -5 | 12 |
| 10 | Guadalupe | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11:22 | -11 | 10 |
Promotion ~ Primera Division (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Final)
Promotion ~ Primera Division (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Semi~finals)
