League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank9th
Banfield rank12th
Newells Old Boys points23
Banfield points19
Newells Old Boys: #9 Β· 23 pts Β· GD +2
11 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Banfield: #12 Β· 19 pts Β· GD +3
15 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.