League-position context
Independiente rank14th
Newells Old Boys rank10th
Independiente points35
Newells Old Boys points40
Independiente: #14 Β· 35 pts Β· GD +0
15 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newells Old Boys: #10 Β· 40 pts Β· GD +4
10 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.