League-position context
Independiente rank6th
Banfield rank5th
Independiente points53
Banfield points54
Independiente: #6 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +16
3 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Banfield: #5 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +7
2 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.