League-position context
Ituano rank18th
Novorizontino rank5th
Ituano points37
Novorizontino points64
Ituano: #18 · 37 pts · GD -20
30 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
Novorizontino: #5 · 64 pts · GD +12
3 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.