League-position context
Rosario Central rank20th
Independiente rank7th
Rosario Central points26
Independiente points38
Rosario Central: #20 ยท 26 pts ยท GD -10
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +7
15 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.