League-position context
Fortaleza EC rank8th
America Mineiro rank10th
Fortaleza EC points55
America Mineiro points53
Fortaleza EC: #8 · 55 pts · GD +7
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
America Mineiro: #10 · 53 pts · GD +0
20 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.