League-position context
Newells Old Boys rank3rd
Velez Sarsfield rank1st
Newells Old Boys points9
Velez Sarsfield points12
Newells Old Boys: #3 ยท 9 pts ยท GD +3
1 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Velez Sarsfield: #1 ยท 12 pts ยท GD +4
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.