League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank23rd
Independiente rank5th
Defensa Y Justicia points2
Independiente points12
Defensa Y Justicia: #23 ยท 2 pts ยท GD -7
13 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
Independiente: #5 ยท 12 pts ยท GD +3
3 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.