League-position context
CS Herediano rank3rd
Deportivo Saprissa rank2nd
CS Herediano points64
Deportivo Saprissa points70
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +14
6 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo Saprissa: #2 ยท 70 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.