League-position context
Flamengo rank12th
Fluminense rank13th
Flamengo points49
Fluminense points47
Flamengo: #12 · 49 pts · GD -8
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fluminense: #13 · 47 pts · GD -9
22 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.