League-position context
CS Herediano rank3rd
CS Cartagines rank4th
CS Herediano points40
CS Cartagines points35
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +17
4 pts off the top 2. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.