League-position context
Corinthians rank1st
Flamengo rank6th
Corinthians points72
Flamengo points56
Corinthians: #1 · 72 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Flamengo: #6 · 56 pts · GD +11
7 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.