League-position context
Fluminense rank13th
Cruzeiro rank12th
Fluminense points50
Cruzeiro points51
Fluminense: #13 · 50 pts · GD +0
21 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #12 · 51 pts · GD -1
20 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.