League-position context
Velez Sarsfield rank5th
Lanus rank2nd
Velez Sarsfield points26
Lanus points30
Velez Sarsfield: #5 · 26 pts · GD +7
4 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lanus: #2 · 30 pts · GD +7
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.