League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
CS Cartagines rank3rd
LD Alajuelense points51
CS Cartagines points41
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Cartagines: #3 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +5
10 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.