League-position context
Fortaleza EC rank9th
Flamengo rank1st
Fortaleza EC points53
Flamengo points90
Fortaleza EC: #9 · 53 pts · GD +1
21 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Flamengo: #1 · 90 pts · GD +49
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 37 pts above the play-off edge. 54 pts clear of the relegation zone.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.