League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank21st
Independiente rank6th
Newells Old Boys points30
Independiente points46
Newells Old Boys: #21 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -5
26 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #6 ยท 46 pts ยท GD +10
10 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.