League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank6th
Sarmiento Junin rank19th
Defensa Y Justicia points44
Sarmiento Junin points30
Defensa Y Justicia: #6 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +13
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sarmiento Junin: #19 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -3
20 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.