League-position context
Flamengo rank2nd
Corinthians rank5th
Flamengo points71
Corinthians points57
Flamengo: #2 · 71 pts · GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Corinthians: #5 · 57 pts · GD +4
14 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.