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 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 26:12 | 14 | 24 |
| 2 | Cartagines | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 23:14 | 9 | 24 |
| 3 | Sporting FC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22:18 | 4 | 21 |
| 4 | Alajuelense | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20:14 | 6 | 19 |
| 5 | San Carlos | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 13:14 | -1 | 19 |
| 6 | Inter San Carlos | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14:17 | -3 | 18 |
| 7 | Puntarenas FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:18 | -6 | 15 |
| 8 | Herediano | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12:16 | -4 | 11 |
| 9 | Escorpiones | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12:18 | -6 | 10 |
| 10 | Zeledon | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9:22 | -13 | 9 |
Promotion ~ Primera Division (Apertura ~ Play Offs: Semi~finals)
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