League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank1st
CS Cartagines rank5th
LD Alajuelense points57
CS Cartagines points30
LD Alajuelense: #1 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 32 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Cartagines: #5 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +2
13 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.