League-position context
Fortaleza EC rank4th
Flamengo rank2nd
Fortaleza EC points58
Flamengo points71
Fortaleza EC: #4 · 58 pts · GD -1
13 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Flamengo: #2 · 71 pts · GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.