League-position context
Rosario Central rank5th
Independiente rank9th
Rosario Central points33
Independiente points30
Rosario Central: #5 ยท 33 pts ยท GD +4
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #9 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +5
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.