League-position context
Sarmiento Junin rank19th
Independiente rank23rd
Sarmiento Junin points20
Independiente points18
Sarmiento Junin: #19 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -4
10 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #23 ยท 18 pts ยท GD +1
12 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.