League-position context
Velez Sarsfield rank14th
Boca Juniors rank2nd
Velez Sarsfield points18
Boca Juniors points34
Velez Sarsfield: #14 ยท 18 pts ยท GD +1
16 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Boca Juniors: #2 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +13
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.