League-position context
Independiente rank7th
Defensa Y Justicia rank2nd
Independiente points38
Defensa Y Justicia points53
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.
Defensa Y Justicia: #2 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.