League-position context
Deportivo Saprissa rank2nd
San Carlos rank5th
Deportivo Saprissa points31
San Carlos points23
Deportivo Saprissa: #2 ยท 31 pts ยท GD +10
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
San Carlos: #5 ยท 23 pts ยท GD -1
8 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.