League-position context
Velez Sarsfield rank5th
Independiente rank9th
Velez Sarsfield points39
Independiente points38
Velez Sarsfield: #5 · 39 pts · GD +13
8 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #9 · 38 pts · GD +3
9 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.