League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
Sporting San Jose rank7th
LD Alajuelense points45
Sporting San Jose points27
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sporting San Jose: #7 ยท 27 pts ยท GD -7
18 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.