League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank9th
Independiente rank6th
Newells Old Boys points49
Independiente points53
Newells Old Boys: #9 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +10
7 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #6 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +16
3 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.