League-position context
Sport Recife rank7th
Gremio rank2nd
Sport Recife points57
Gremio points65
Sport Recife: #7 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +6
8 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gremio: #2 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +24
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.