League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
Deportivo Saprissa rank1st
LD Alajuelense points49
Deportivo Saprissa points67
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo Saprissa: #1 ยท 67 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 45 pts above the play-off edge. 45 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.