League-position context
Sao Paulo rank13th
Flamengo rank2nd
Sao Paulo points48
Flamengo points71
Sao Paulo: #13 · 48 pts · GD -8
23 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Flamengo: #2 · 71 pts · GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.