League-position context
CS Cartagines rank5th
CS Herediano rank2nd
CS Cartagines points30
CS Herediano points43
CS Cartagines: #5 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +2
13 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Herediano: #2 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.