League-position context
Ponte Preta rank12th
Criciuma rank8th
Ponte Preta points49
Criciuma points56
Ponte Preta: #12 · 49 pts · GD -2
16 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Criciuma: #8 · 56 pts · GD +12
9 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.