League-position context
Botafogo rank1st
Fluminense rank13th
Botafogo points79
Fluminense points46
Botafogo: #1 · 79 pts · GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fluminense: #13 · 46 pts · GD -6
27 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.