League-position context
Fluminense rank5th
Flamengo rank1st
Fluminense points64
Flamengo points71
Fluminense: #5 · 64 pts · GD +13
6 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Flamengo: #1 · 71 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.