League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank1st
Deportivo Saprissa rank3rd
LD Alajuelense points92
Deportivo Saprissa points77
LD Alajuelense: #1 ยท 92 pts ยท GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 42 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo Saprissa: #3 ยท 77 pts ยท GD +19
14 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.