League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank5th
Independiente rank12th
Defensa Y Justicia points35
Independiente points29
Defensa Y Justicia: #5 ยท 35 pts ยท GD +8
4 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #12 ยท 29 pts ยท GD +5
10 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.