League-position context
Velez Sarsfield rank5th
Rosario Central rank1st
Velez Sarsfield points26
Rosario Central points31
Velez Sarsfield: #5 ยท 26 pts ยท GD +7
4 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rosario Central: #1 ยท 31 pts ยท GD +10
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.