League-position context
Flamengo rank3rd
Fluminense rank13th
Flamengo points70
Fluminense points46
Flamengo: #3 · 70 pts · GD +19
3 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fluminense: #13 · 46 pts · GD -6
27 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.