League-position context
Flamengo rank2nd
Corinthians rank13th
Flamengo points72
Corinthians points44
Flamengo: #2 · 72 pts · GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Corinthians: #13 · 44 pts · GD -1
28 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.