Alajuelense
- They have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six home games in all competitions, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.17.
- Ismael Rescalvo has led Alajuelense since 14 May 2026 and has stamped his identity on it as a control side that likes to build from the back, use vertical overloads and press high when the trigger is on.
Escorpiones de Belén
- They are built around defensive order, compact blocks and quick transition play.
- They arrive after a 3-0 win away to AD San Carlos, a result which came after a 0-0 draw away to Inter San Carlos in Liga de Ascenso Clausura 2026.
- Across all competitions, they have won six, drawn two and lost only two of their last ten games, so Escorpiones have the better record of the two sides in this Primera Division matchup.
- Escorpiones de Belén have won one and drawn one of their last two away games, so they will not fear the trip.
Key Players
Ronaldo Cisneros has been the best man in the box for Alajuelense in the last five games across all competitions, netting five of their eight goals.
Betting Insights
- LD Alajuelense are 1.7 favorites to defeat Escorpiones de Belén on Sunday in a Primera Division Apertura 2026 game.
- Escorpiones de Belén are 4.15 underdogs, the draw is 3.7.
- The market for Under 2.5 goals is priced at 1.9 and both teams to score is 1.8.
- With the away side's defence and the home team's pressure, we can't guarantee goals on both sides, so we are siding with the under 2.5 option.
Prediction
The most likely outcome of this game is an Alajuelense win, but the odds and the profiles of the sides suggest it will be a tight game.
