League-position context
CS Herediano rank2nd
LD Alajuelense rank3rd
CS Herediano points46
LD Alajuelense points32
CS Herediano: #2 · 46 pts · GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #3 · 32 pts · GD +6
14 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.