League-position context
Sport Recife rank2nd
Figueirense rank15th
Sport Recife points68
Figueirense points41
Sport Recife: #2 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Figueirense: #15 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -7
27 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.