League-position context
Deportivo Saprissa rank2nd
San Carlos rank5th
Deportivo Saprissa points39
San Carlos points29
Deportivo Saprissa: #2 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +5
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
San Carlos: #5 ยท 29 pts ยท GD -3
10 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.