League-position context
Fluminense rank13th
Vasco DA Gama rank18th
Fluminense points47
Vasco DA Gama points41
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.
Vasco DA Gama: #18 · 41 pts · GD -26
28 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.