League-position context
CS Herediano rank4th
Deportivo Saprissa rank2nd
CS Herediano points30
Deportivo Saprissa points31
CS Herediano: #4 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +9
1 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo Saprissa: #2 ยท 31 pts ยท GD +10
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.