League-position context
Cruzeiro rank12th
Vasco DA Gama rank11th
Cruzeiro points48
Vasco DA Gama points49
Cruzeiro: #12 · 48 pts · GD -2
17 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Vasco DA Gama: #11 · 49 pts · GD -9
16 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.