League-position context
Corinthians rank1st
Cruzeiro rank8th
Corinthians points81
Cruzeiro points55
Corinthians: #1 · 81 pts · GD +40
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 39 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.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.