League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank15th
Independiente rank7th
Newells Old Boys points29
Independiente points38
Newells Old Boys: #15 ยท 29 pts ยท GD +3
24 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 6 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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.