League-position context
Deportivo Saprissa rank4th
LD Alajuelense rank1st
Deportivo Saprissa points36
LD Alajuelense points47
Deportivo Saprissa: #4 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +0
7 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
LD Alajuelense: #1 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.