League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
CS Cartagines rank5th
LD Alajuelense points49
CS Cartagines points38
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Cartagines: #5 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +13
11 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.