League-position context
Velez Sarsfield rank19th
Rosario Central rank12th
Velez Sarsfield points37
Rosario Central points44
Velez Sarsfield: #19 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -9
19 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rosario Central: #12 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +9
12 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.