League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank9th
Lanus rank8th
Newells Old Boys points49
Lanus points50
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.
Lanus: #8 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +11
6 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.