League-position context
Velez Sarsfield rank2nd
Independiente rank7th
Velez Sarsfield points32
Independiente points21
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.
Independiente: #7 ยท 21 pts ยท GD +4
11 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.