League-position context
Sao Paulo rank6th
Cruzeiro rank17th
Sao Paulo points63
Cruzeiro points36
Sao Paulo: #6 · 63 pts · GD +9
11 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #17 · 36 pts · GD -19
38 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.