League-position context
Atletico-MG rank2nd
Cruzeiro rank8th
Atletico-MG points69
Cruzeiro points55
Atletico-MG: #2 · 69 pts · GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #8 · 55 pts · GD +9
14 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.