League-position context
Flamengo rank1st
Corinthians rank12th
Flamengo points71
Corinthians points51
Flamengo: #1 · 71 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Corinthians: #12 · 51 pts · GD +0
19 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.