League-position context
Figueirense rank17th
Cruzeiro rank9th
Figueirense points39
Cruzeiro points55
Figueirense: #17 · 39 pts · GD -14
34 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Cruzeiro: #9 · 55 pts · GD +7
18 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.