League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank3rd
CS Herediano rank2nd
LD Alajuelense points32
CS Herediano points46
LD Alajuelense: #3 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +6
14 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Herediano: #2 ยท 46 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.