League-position context
CS Herediano rank3rd
Deportivo Saprissa rank2nd
CS Herediano points83
Deportivo Saprissa points90
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 83 pts ยท GD +36
7 pts off the top 2. 40 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo Saprissa: #2 ยท 90 pts ยท GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 47 pts above the play-off edge. 47 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.