League-position context
Deportivo Saprissa rank2nd
CS Herediano rank3rd
Deportivo Saprissa points48
CS Herediano points45
Deportivo Saprissa: #2 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +10
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +10
3 pts off the top 2. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.