League-position context
Cruzeiro rank12th
Botafogo rank1st
Cruzeiro points48
Botafogo points70
Cruzeiro: #12 Β· 48 pts Β· GD -2
17 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Botafogo: #1 Β· 70 pts Β· GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.