League-position context
Vasco DA Gama rank10th
Criciuma rank18th
Vasco DA Gama points50
Criciuma points38
Vasco DA Gama: #10 · 50 pts · GD -13
23 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 8 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.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.