League-position context
Fluminense rank13th
Criciuma rank18th
Fluminense points46
Criciuma points38
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.
Criciuma: #18 · 38 pts · GD -19
35 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.