League-position context
Independiente rank6th
Newells Old Boys rank16th
Independiente points17
Newells Old Boys points13
Independiente: #6 Β· 17 pts Β· GD +2
1 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newells Old Boys: #16 Β· 13 pts Β· GD +2
5 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.