League-position context
Deportivo Saprissa rank1st
CS Herediano rank3rd
Deportivo Saprissa points124
CS Herediano points93
Deportivo Saprissa: #1 ยท 124 pts ยท GD +72
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 84 pts above the play-off edge. 84 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 93 pts ยท GD +40
3 pts off the top 2. 53 pts above the play-off edge. 53 pts clear of the relegation zone.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.