League-position context
Fortaleza EC rank16th
Flamengo rank1st
Fortaleza EC points41
Flamengo points71
Fortaleza EC: #16 · 41 pts · GD -10
29 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Flamengo: #1 · 71 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.