League-position context
Deportivo Saprissa rank2nd
CS Herediano rank4th
Deportivo Saprissa points39
CS Herediano points34
Deportivo Saprissa: #2 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +5
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
CS Herediano: #4 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +5
5 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.