League-position context
CS Herediano rank3rd
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
CS Herediano points93
LD Alajuelense points96
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 93 pts ยท GD +40
3 pts off the top 2. 53 pts above the play-off edge. 53 pts clear of the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 96 pts ยท GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 56 pts above the play-off edge. 56 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.