League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank5th
Rosario Central rank24th
Defensa Y Justicia points35
Rosario Central points9
Defensa Y Justicia: #5 · 35 pts · GD +8
4 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rosario Central: #24 · 9 pts · GD -8
30 pts off the top 2. 24 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.