League-position context
CS Herediano rank3rd
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
CS Herediano points40
LD Alajuelense points44
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.
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.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.