League-position context
CS Herediano rank3rd
Deportivo Saprissa rank1st
CS Herediano points40
Deportivo Saprissa points51
CS Herediano: #3 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +17
4 pts off the top 2. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo Saprissa: #1 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 32 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.