League-position context
Gimnasia L.P. rank18th
Independiente rank7th
Gimnasia L.P. points29
Independiente points38
Gimnasia L.P.: #18 ยท 29 pts ยท GD -11
24 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +7
15 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.