League-position context
Rosario Central rank3rd
Independiente rank5th
Rosario Central points59
Independiente points54
Rosario Central: #3 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +21
2 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #5 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +22
7 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.