League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank1st
CS Herediano rank3rd
LD Alajuelense points101
CS Herediano points83
LD Alajuelense: #1 ยท 101 pts ยท GD +44
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 58 pts above the play-off edge. 58 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 83 pts ยท GD +36
7 pts off the top 2. 40 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.