League-position context
Independiente rank4th
Racing Club rank2nd
Independiente points60
Racing Club points63
Independiente: #4 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +24
3 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Racing Club: #2 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.