League-position context
Fluminense rank8th
Cruzeiro rank14th
Fluminense points56
Cruzeiro points47
Fluminense: #8 · 56 pts · GD +4
12 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #14 · 47 pts · GD +3
21 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.