League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank2nd
Newells Old Boys rank19th
Defensa Y Justicia points47
Newells Old Boys points28
Defensa Y Justicia: #2 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newells Old Boys: #19 ยท 28 pts ยท GD -8
19 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.