Cartagines vs Alajuelense: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As CS Cartagines prepare to host LD Alajuelense on September 14, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this COSTA RICA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

CS Cartagines, currently 2nd in the standings with 15 points from 7 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 9 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

LD Alajuelense, sitting 6th with 11 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between CS Cartagines and LD Alajuelense have favored LD Alajuelense, with LD Alajuelense claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against FC Puntarenas, CS Cartagines recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

LD Alajuelense's last outing came against Deportivo Saprissa, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, CS Cartagines are expected to maintain their unknown structure, CS Cartagines and LD Alajuelense 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: CS Cartagines's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. LD Alajuelense's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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