League-position context
Palmeiras rank2nd
Corinthians rank1st
Palmeiras points63
Corinthians points72
Palmeiras: #2 · 63 pts · GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Corinthians: #1 · 72 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.