League-position context
Defensa Y Justicia rank6th
Racing Club rank1st
Defensa Y Justicia points25
Racing Club points34
Defensa Y Justicia: #6 ยท 25 pts ยท GD +5
9 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Racing Club: #1 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.