Alajuelense vs San CarlosPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Ten points from 4 games are worth second place for Alajuelense, who boast a 3-1-0 record and an attack of 8 goals scored against just 3 conceded; both home matches ended in wins (4-2 on aggregate) and, widening the view to their last four outings overall, three wins have come with the only draw arriving most recently (V V V N, oldest to newest). San Carlos sit eighth with 3 points, a 1-0-3 record and just 2 goals scored against 7 conceded; on the road the team is still without a win, having shipped 4 goals in 2 away matches. Looking at their last three games overall, San Carlos have won just once before dropping two straight defeats (V P P). This season in Costa Rica sits at 2.50 goals per match on average, a number that lines up with an Alajuelense side already on 8 goals across its 4 games combined. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.