The Facts
- A mid-table side takes on an opponent fighting to pull away from the danger zone (ranked 7th and 10th).
- Puntarenas has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Escorpiones is on a prolonged losing streak (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- Escorpiones could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Puntarenas carries the favorite tag into this contest.
- In the last 3 head-to-head meetings, Puntarenas has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, with a goal aggregate of 8:3 (averaging 2.7:1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Puntarenas against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 1 draw, and 0 losses, with 5:1 goals (averaging 2.5:0.5 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Saprissa | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 10 | 21 |
| 2 | Cartagines | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18:10 | 8 | 18 |
| 3 | Sporting FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:8 | 8 | 17 |
| 4 | San Carlos | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 8:9 | -1 | 15 |
| 5 | Alajuelense | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15:10 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | Inter San Carlos | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 14 |
| 7 | Puntarenas FC | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8:13 | -5 | 11 |
| 8 | Zeledon | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | -7 | 8 |
| 9 | Herediano | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8:14 | -6 | 7 |
| 10 | Escorpiones | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6:15 | -9 | 4 |
Promotion ~ Primera Division (Apertura ~ Play Offs: Semi~finals)
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