League-position context
Botafogo rank9th
Fluminense rank12th
Botafogo points51
Fluminense points45
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.
Fluminense: #12 · 45 pts · GD -14
27 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.