League-position context
Cruzeiro rank9th
Vasco DA Gama rank10th
Cruzeiro points52
Vasco DA Gama points50
Cruzeiro: #9 · 52 pts · GD +2
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Vasco DA Gama: #10 · 50 pts · GD -13
23 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.