League-position context
Fluminense rank14th
Cruzeiro rank5th
Fluminense points47
Cruzeiro points57
Fluminense: #14 · 47 pts · GD -3
16 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #5 · 57 pts · GD +8
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.