League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank22nd
Velez Sarsfield rank2nd
Defensa Y Justicia points12
Velez Sarsfield points32
Defensa Y Justicia: #22 · 12 pts · GD -6
20 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Velez Sarsfield: #2 · 32 pts · GD +10
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.