League-position context
Lanus rank13th
Independiente rank5th
Lanus points42
Independiente points54
Lanus: #13 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +4
19 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #5 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +22
7 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.