LD ALAJUELENSE VS SPORTING SAN JOSE - COSTA RICA: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA MATCH PREVIEW
COSTA RICA: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA MATCH DETAILS: LD ALAJUELENSE VS SPORTING SAN JOSE
As LD Alajuelense prepare to host Sporting San Jose on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 01:00, this COSTA RICA: Primera Division, Clausura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
LD ALAJUELENSE PREVIEW IN COSTA RICA: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA
LD Alajuelense, currently 4th in the standings with 9 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 5 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
SPORTING SAN JOSE PREVIEW IN COSTA RICA: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA
Sporting San Jose, sitting 9th with 5 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR LD ALAJUELENSE VS SPORTING SAN JOSE
Recent meetings between LD Alajuelense and Sporting San Jose have favored LD Alajuelense, with LD Alajuelense claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0).
Overall, LD Alajuelense have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.
In their previous league match against CS Herediano, LD Alajuelense recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.
Sporting San Jose's last outing came against Guadalupe, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.
Looking ahead, LD Alajuelense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, LD Alajuelense and Sporting San Jose are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR LD ALAJUELENSE VS SPORTING SAN JOSE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: LD Alajuelense's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Sporting San Jose's games average 1.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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