League-position context
Fluminense rank13th
Cruzeiro rank8th
Fluminense points47
Cruzeiro points55
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.
Cruzeiro: #8 · 55 pts · GD +9
14 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.