League-position context
Independiente rank12th
Newells Old Boys rank6th
Independiente points29
Newells Old Boys points34
Independiente: #12 Β· 29 pts Β· GD +5
10 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newells Old Boys: #6 Β· 34 pts Β· GD +8
5 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.