League-position context
LD Alajuelense rank2nd
Deportivo Saprissa rank1st
LD Alajuelense points96
Deportivo Saprissa points124
LD Alajuelense: #2 ยท 96 pts ยท GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 56 pts above the play-off edge. 56 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo Saprissa: #1 ยท 124 pts ยท GD +72
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 84 pts above the play-off edge. 84 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.