League-position context
Fortaleza EC rank8th
Fluminense rank3rd
Fortaleza EC points55
Fluminense points70
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.
Fluminense: #3 · 70 pts · GD +22
3 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.