League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank5th
Patronato rank18th
Defensa Y Justicia points35
Patronato points22
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.
Patronato: #18 ยท 22 pts ยท GD -9
17 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.