League-position context
Velez Sarsfield rank1st
Lanus rank14th
Velez Sarsfield points51
Lanus points36
Velez Sarsfield: #1 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lanus: #14 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -3
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.