League-position context
Gimnasia M. rank22nd
Independiente rank14th
Gimnasia M. points19
Independiente points24
Gimnasia M.: #22 ยท 19 pts ยท GD -8
17 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #14 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +2
12 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.