League-position context
Independiente rank2nd
Newells Old Boys rank14th
Independiente points6
Newells Old Boys points3
Independiente: #2 ยท 6 pts ยท GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newells Old Boys: #14 ยท 3 pts ยท GD +0
3 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.