League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank9th
Rosario Central rank12th
Newells Old Boys points49
Rosario Central points44
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.
Rosario Central: #12 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +9
12 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.