League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
CS Cartagines rank5th
LD Alajuelense points45
CS Cartagines points34
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Cartagines: #5 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +2
11 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.