League-position context
Lanus rank11th
Independiente rank7th
Lanus points34
Independiente points38
Lanus: #11 ยท 34 pts ยท GD -5
19 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.