League-position context
CS Herediano rank2nd
LD Alajuelense rank3rd
CS Herediano points11
LD Alajuelense points5
CS Herediano: #2 ยท 11 pts ยท GD +8
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. Currently in the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #3 ยท 5 pts ยท GD -5
6 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. Currently in the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.