League-position context
Velez Sarsfield rank2nd
Boca Juniors rank3rd
Velez Sarsfield points32
Boca Juniors points24
Velez Sarsfield: #2 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +10
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Boca Juniors: #3 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +10
8 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.