The tightly bunched implied probabilities across Herediano, Pérez Zeledón, Puntarenas, Sporting San José, Alajuelense, Cartaginés and several others reflect a wide-open 2026 runner-up race in Liga FPD, where no club has established clear separation midway through the Apertura. Saprissa and Cartaginés currently top the table on 24 points after 12 matches, but recent results—including Saprissa’s 6-0 victory over Sporting and Cartaginés’ 1-0 win against Saprissa—have kept multiple teams within playoff range. Traditional powers Alajuelense and Herediano remain competitive despite mixed form and key draws, while mid-table sides show enough consistency in goal difference and home results to stay in contention for second overall once the Clausura begins. This balance of recent scoring trends, schedule remaining and historical pedigree among the top eight keeps the market consensus even.