League-position context
CS Herediano rank2nd
Deportivo Saprissa rank3rd
CS Herediano points98
Deportivo Saprissa points91
CS Herediano: #2 ยท 98 pts ยท GD +29
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 48 pts above the play-off edge. 48 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo Saprissa: #3 ยท 91 pts ยท GD +23
7 pts off the top 2. 41 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.