League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank1st
CS Herediano rank3rd
LD Alajuelense points47
CS Herediano points37
LD Alajuelense: #1 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 37 pts ยท GD +12
6 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.