League-position context
CS Cartagines rank9th
LD Alajuelense rank3rd
CS Cartagines points17
LD Alajuelense points32
CS Cartagines: #9 ยท 17 pts ยท GD -2
29 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
LD Alajuelense: #3 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +6
14 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.