Alajuelense vs Herediano: Super Cup Final Preview

Costa Rica’s two most decorated clubs collide on Sunday night as Liga Deportiva Alajuelense host Club Sport Herediano in the Super Cup final at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza. The fixture pits the reigning Apertura 2025 champions against their eternal rivals in a winner-takes-all showpiece that promises intensity, tactical intrigue, and a place in domestic folklore. Both sides arrive with contrasting recent trajectories, setting the stage for a fascinating tactical battle.

Key Stats at a Glance

Metric	Alajuelense	Herediano
Last 5 Form (W-D-L)	3-1-1	2-2-1
H2H Last 5 (W-D-L)	1-2-2	2-2-1
Avg Goals Scored (Last 5)	1.6	1.2
Avg Goals Conceded (Last 5)	1.0	1.4
Clean Sheets (Last 5)	2	1

Recent Form – Last 5 Matches

Alajuelense: Momentum Building at the Right Time

La Liga enter this final on the back of a strong run that saw them claim the Apertura 2025 crown. Their last five competitive outings read W-W-D-W-L, yielding ten points from a possible fifteen. Crucially, three of those victories came on home soil, where they have averaged 2.0 goals per game while conceding just 0.67.

The sole defeat came away to Municipal Liberia (1-2) in late April, a match where rotational changes disrupted rhythm. However, the response was immediate: a 3-1 demolition of Puntarenas followed by a controlled 2-0 win over San Carlos. Ronaldo Cisneros has been the catalyst, netting four times in this span, while Kenneth Vargas adds creative incision from wide areas. Defensively, the partnership of Fernán Faerrón and Yostin Salinas has solidified, with the side keeping two clean sheets in their last five.

Herediano: Inconsistency Clouds Preparation

El Team have struggled for consistency, posting a W-D-W-D-L sequence across their last five. Their away form is particularly concerning — just one win in their last four on the road, with an average of 0.75 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per away match during this stretch.

A 3-1 loss at Alajuelense in October exposed defensive frailties, though a subsequent 1-0 home win over Saprissa offered brief respite. Marcel Hernández remains the focal point, contributing three goals and two assists, yet service has dried up in recent weeks. Midfield general Allan Cruz missed two matches through fatigue, and his availability for Sunday could define Herediano’s transitional threat.

Head-to-Head History – Last 5 Meetings

The rivalry’s recent chapter heavily favors Herediano, who have claimed two wins against Alajuelense’s solitary victory, with two draws completing the quintet.

Date	Competition	Result	Venue
Oct 16, 2025	Primera División	Herediano 1-3 Alajuelense	Estadio Rosabal Cordero
Aug 10, 2025	Primera División	Herediano 1-0 Alajuelense	Estadio Rosabal Cordero
Jul 20, 2025	Recopa/Super Cup	Alajuelense 1-0 Herediano	Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
May 29, 2025	Clausura Final (2nd Leg)	Herediano 0-0 Alajuelense	Estadio Rosabal Cordero
May 25, 2025	Clausura Final (1st Leg)	Alajuelense 0-0 Herediano	Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

Pattern alert: Four of the last five encounters produced under 2.5 goals, and three ended level at halftime. Herediano’s two wins both came at their Estadio Rosabal Cordero fortress, while Alajuelense’s lone triumph arrived in last year’s Super Cup equivalent. The psychological edge is marginal, though Herediano’s ability to stifle Alajuelense’s attack in Cartagena cannot be ignored.

Team News – Injuries & Suspensions

Alajuelense

Celso Borges (CM) — Hamstring strain, doubtful (expected return: 2-3 weeks)
José Miguel Cubero (CDM) — Suspended (accumulation), misses this match
Alex López (LB) — Minor knock, 50/50 for kickoff

Impact: Cubero’s absence forces a midfield reshuffle. Fabricio Venegas likely drops deeper alongside Aarón Suárez, sacrificing some progressive passing for defensive solidity.

Herediano

Allan Cruz (CM) — Fatigue management, expected to start after missing two league games
Jeffry Valverde (RB) — Ankle sprain, ruled out
Yeltsin Tejeda (CM) — Yellow card accumulation, available

Impact: Valverde’s loss pushes Jeyland Mitchell to right-back, a position he has filled adequately but lacks Valverde’s overlapping threat. Cruz’s return restores the midfield engine that drives Herediano’s counter-pressing.

Goal-Scoring Patterns & Statistics

Average Goals (Last 10 Matches)

Team	Goals For	Goals Against	Total Avg
Alajuelense (Home)	2.1	0.7	2.8
Alajuelense (Away)	1.3	1.2	2.5
Herediano (Home)	1.8	0.9	2.7
Herediano (Away)	0.9	1.4	2.3

Clean Sheet Record (Last 10)

Alajuelense: 5 clean sheets (3 home, 2 away)
Herediano: 3 clean sheets (2 home, 1 away)

Half-Time Goal Distribution

Alajuelense: 58% of goals scored in first half (high-pressing early)
Herediano: 62% of goals scored in second half (patient buildup, fitness-based)

Home vs Away Averages (Current Season)

Alajuelense at home: 2.1 GF, 0.7 GA, 60% win rate
Herediano away: 0.9 GF, 1.4 GA, 25% win rate

The data suggests Alajuelense start fast at home, while Herediano grow into matches. This dynamic could produce a cagey first half followed by an open second period.

Where to Watch Alajuelense vs Herediano

🇨🇷 Costa Rica: FUTV, Teletica, Repretel
🇺🇸 USA: ViX Premium, Fox Deportes
🇲🇽 Mexico: TUDN, ViX
🇬🇧 UK: No confirmed broadcaster (check Bet365 live stream)
🇨🇦 Canada: OneSoccer

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