League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank16th
San Martin S.J. rank17th
Newells Old Boys points40
San Martin S.J. points37
Newells Old Boys: #16 ยท 40 pts ยท GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
San Martin S.J.: #17 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -2
24 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.