League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank2nd
Boca Juniors rank3rd
Defensa Y Justicia points53
Boca Juniors points51
Defensa Y Justicia: #2 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Boca Juniors: #3 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +24
2 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.