League-position context
Atletico-MG rank6th
Botafogo rank9th
Atletico-MG points59
Botafogo points51
Atletico-MG: #6 · 59 pts · GD +13
13 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Botafogo: #9 · 51 pts · GD -8
21 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.