League-position context
Santa Cruz rank19th
Palmeiras rank1st
Santa Cruz points31
Palmeiras points80
Santa Cruz: #19 · 31 pts · GD -24
40 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
Palmeiras: #1 · 80 pts · GD +30
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
49-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.