League-position context
Ponte Preta rank12th
Cruzeiro rank1st
Ponte Preta points49
Cruzeiro points78
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.
Cruzeiro: #1 · 78 pts · GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.