League-position context
Internacional rank5th
Cruzeiro rank8th
Internacional points60
Cruzeiro points55
Internacional: #5 · 60 pts · GD +1
9 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #8 · 55 pts · GD +9
14 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.