League-position context
Deportivo Saprissa rank1st
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
Deportivo Saprissa points51
LD Alajuelense points44
Deportivo Saprissa: #1 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 32 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.