League-position context
CS Cartagines rank4th
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
CS Cartagines points35
LD Alajuelense points44
CS Cartagines: #4 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -6
9 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.