League-position context
Cruzeiro rank5th
Corinthians rank1st
Cruzeiro points57
Corinthians points72
Cruzeiro: #5 · 57 pts · GD +8
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.