League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank15th
Patronato rank19th
Newells Old Boys points29
Patronato points26
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.
Patronato: #19 ยท 26 pts ยท GD -8
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.