League-position context
CS Herediano rank3rd
LD Alajuelense rank1st
CS Herediano points45
LD Alajuelense points50
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +10
3 pts off the top 2. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #1 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.