League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
CS Herediano rank4th
LD Alajuelense points51
CS Herediano points36
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 Herediano: #4 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +1
15 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.