League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank1st
CS Cartagines rank8th
LD Alajuelense points51
CS Cartagines points26
LD Alajuelense: #1 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +36
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Cartagines: #8 ยท 26 pts ยท GD -4
13 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.