League-position context
Cruzeiro rank8th
Fluminense rank12th
Cruzeiro points53
Fluminense points45
Cruzeiro: #8 · 53 pts · GD +0
19 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 11 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.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.