League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
CS Cartagines rank5th
LD Alajuelense points49
CS Cartagines points37
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Cartagines: #5 ยท 37 pts ยท GD +2
12 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.