League-position context
Argentinos JRS rank2nd
Newells Old Boys rank6th
Argentinos JRS points39
Newells Old Boys points34
Argentinos JRS: #2 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +5
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newells Old Boys: #6 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +8
5 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.