League-position context
Independiente rank14th
Velez Sarsfield rank9th
Independiente points24
Velez Sarsfield points28
Independiente: #14 Β· 24 pts Β· GD +2
12 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Velez Sarsfield: #9 Β· 28 pts Β· GD +5
8 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.