League-position context
Independiente rank5th
Defensa Y Justicia rank23rd
Independiente points12
Defensa Y Justicia points2
Independiente: #5 · 12 pts · GD +3
3 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Defensa Y Justicia: #23 · 2 pts · GD -7
13 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.