League-position context
Deportivo Saprissa rank1st
LD Alajuelense rank3rd
Deportivo Saprissa points57
LD Alajuelense points47
Deportivo Saprissa: #1 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 37 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #3 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +17
0 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.