League-position context
Fluminense rank13th
Sport Recife rank6th
Fluminense points47
Sport Recife points59
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.
Sport Recife: #6 · 59 pts · GD +15
10 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.