LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos preview and prediction
The match
San Carlos travel to Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto in the Primera División on Monday 24 August (01:00 WAT) to face LD Alajuelense. LD Alajuelense are 4th with 29 points from 16 games (in the top four), while San Carlos sit 5th on 26 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
LD Alajuelense's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Firpo 0–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded.
San Carlos's last 5: WLLDL Most recently they beat CS Herediano 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
LD Alajuelense arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 March 2026, finished San Carlos 0–2 LD Alajuelense.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.9 for LD Alajuelense and 0.8 for San Carlos. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: LD Alajuelense 64%, draw 20%, San Carlos 15%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: LD Alajuelense 2–0 San Carlos. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
LD Alajuelense64%fair 1.55 · @1.40
Draw20%fair 4.99 · @4.20
San Carlos15%fair 6.45 · @7.00
2.65Expected goals
1.88LD Alajuelense xG
0.77San Carlos xG
55%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: LD Alajuelense 1.9 – 0.8 San Carlos expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
On our numbers LD Alajuelense have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 20% and San Carlos 15%.
How many goals will there be in LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
Our predicted score is LD Alajuelense 2–0 San Carlos, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos?
LD Alajuelense vs San Carlos (Primera División) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
