League-position context
Juventude rank15th
Criciuma rank18th
Juventude points45
Criciuma points38
Juventude: #15 · 45 pts · GD -11
28 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Criciuma: #18 · 38 pts · GD -19
35 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.