League-position context
Lanus rank14th
Independiente rank3rd
Lanus points21
Independiente points36
Lanus: #14 · 21 pts · GD +2
16 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #3 · 36 pts · GD +13
1 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.