League-position context
CS Herediano rank3rd
LD Alajuelense rank1st
CS Herediano points64
LD Alajuelense points98
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +14
6 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #1 ยท 98 pts ยท GD +57
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 53 pts above the play-off edge. 53 pts clear of the relegation zone.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.